NEWSDAY VACANCIES

VACANCIESApplications are invited from suitably qualified, results oriented individuals to fill the following vacancies within NewsDay, a daily newspaper to be published by Zimind Publishers. ADVERTISING

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Requirements

A degree In Marketing , Business Studies or equivalentA post graduate qualification in Sales will be an added advantage.Three (3) or more years experience in a sales environmentDynamic, articulate, highly creative, results oriented with passion for media and a proven track record in salesSelf driven and ability to work under pressureGood Communication skills

Main responsibilitiesSelling of  advertising space Net working with clientsAttending business functions

EDITORIALReporters, sub-editors, proof readers

Requirements Degree in Journalism or equivalent Diploma in Journalism or equivalentHighly developed computer skillsGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality at the highest levelAbility to work with limited supervision

Reporters:Successful applicants will be responsible for —Gathering news, conducting interviews and writing accurate balanced stories;Initiating and identifying ideas for general news, business, sports and entertainment;Building and maintaining a network of contacts;Have an eye for quality control and attention to detail;Work to deadlines;Ability to work as a team; andProficiency in MS Word, email and Internet. Sub-editors:

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Must be able to- Design pages, edit and lay out stories;Craft creative headlines;Pay particular attention to detail;Exercise high level of quality control; Operate under minimum supervision;Work to deadlines;Ability to work as a team; andProficiency in MS Word, email and Internet. Proof Readers:Must have- Good command of English or teaching background;Previously worked in a similar capacity;An eye for detail;Exercise high level of quality control; Work to deadlines;Ability to work as a team; andProficiency in MS Word, email and Internet.

In exchange NewsDay offers market-related competitive packages, membership of a medical aid scheme, transport allowance and other perks.

Applications should be addressed to:

Group Human Resources ManagerNEWSDAYP O Box BE 1165BelvedereHarare.Or email:[email protected]By no later than April 6, 2009.