Librarian, Studio Technical Operator at Standard Group

On Friday, December 26th, 2014

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The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services.

The Group is looking for highly motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable team player to fill the following position:

To organize, store, update and retrieve video and other print
and non-print material in order to make the library an anchor information resource centre
for the Presentation, KTN Editorial and other authorized library users.

Librarian

Key Responsibilities: –

To establish an organized cataloguing and storage system
for easy and speedy access to information required for TV presentation and for research by
editorial staff.
To control library stock, to maintain an up to date
borrower’s register and to send out overdue notices to borrowers.
To arrange library material according to category and
usage levels; such as foreign, local, new tapes, raw footages.
To cut and file topical articles from newspapers.
To provide reference/retrieval assistance service to
Library users including identification of the best CDs, CASCOM effects for use in commercial, local
productions and features.
To line up programs for daily transmission and to liaise
with the programmes acquisition manager and Presentation Editors on availability, preview
and editing.
To evaluate the relevance of news clips/raw footage, to
catalogue and classify them and to do daily backup of catalogued items.
To cut and file topical articles from newspapers

Knowledge and Skills

University degree
Diploma in Librarianship.
Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Library
Ability work under pressure
Good Communicator

Studio Technical Operator

Ensuring that all day to day programs and live bulletins are
running in line with the pre-defined DTS and CTS in a smooth and professional manner

Key Responsibilities: –

Report any anomalies/malfunctions any technical equipment
may exhibit to Snr STO & maintain high standard of equipment cleanliness at all times
Ensuring all cameras and Lighting within the studios is

correct and at all times before and during live and pre-recorded programs and to carry out
general camera work.
Act as a sound technician within the gallery and studio
ensuring that all sound microphones are in place and working, installation of mobile microphones
on guests.
Liaising with T.V. Producers and Reporters on live
broadcasts ensuring correct flow as per ME Broadcast specifications.
Handling of broadcast equipment outside the premises ¡n
times of live or pre-recorded events.
Database maintenance of information into the VT Servers of
the Appella Systems
To compile all commercials, programs and announcements for
transmission and run as per DTS and ensure that the selected shots are well balanced on
screen and relevant to the message
To receive and maintain up to date daily record of
relevant video tapes and to ensure their safe custody at the end of each day

Knowledge and Skills

Diploma in Media Technology, or Diploma in Studio
Technical Operations, or Diploma in Broadcast Technology. A Higher National Diploma in
Electrical & Electronic Engineering will be an added advantage.
3 years’ experience in Technical Operations
Good Communicator
Ability to work long and odd hours
Trustworthy
Well Groomed and Energetic

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to
meet the challenges, visit our website www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current openings/vacancies and apply not later than 3rd December 2014.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as
such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.