Journalist

Peston Media, the digital media division of Peston Entertainment Limited, is seeking an experienced Journalist who can work confidently as both a Presenter and Writer across its digital platforms.

The successful candidate will research, develop, write, and present engaging journalistic content for digital audiences. The role requires someone who can identify relevant stories, conduct professional interviews, write compelling editorial content, present confidently on camera, and collaborate with production teams to deliver credible and engaging digital media.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and propose relevant news stories, features, interviews, and digital content ideas.
• Write accurate and engaging news stories, feature articles, scripts, and editorial content.
• Present programmes, interviews, reports, and other content confidently on camera.
• Conduct professional interviews with business leaders, entrepreneurs, public figures, professionals, and industry experts.
• Prepare interview questions, programme scripts, story outlines, and research briefs.
• Conduct field reporting and attend events, press conferences, interviews, and other assignments.
• Produce voice-overs and narration for news features, documentaries, and digital productions.
• Collaborate with videographers, video editors, photographers, graphic designers, and the production team.
• Participate in the development of original programmes, documentaries, interviews, and business features.
• Verify facts, sources, and information before publication.
• Monitor current affairs, business developments, and emerging stories relevant to Peston Media audiences.
• Adapt long-form stories into content suitable for YouTube and social media platforms.
• Maintain accuracy, fairness, professionalism, and responsible journalistic standards.
• Support development of editorial calendars and a consistent content pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in journalism, reporting, broadcasting, digital media, or a related role.
• Strong journalism, research, and news-writing skills.
• Strong interviewing and storytelling abilities.
• Confidence and professional presence in front of the camera.
• Previous experience as a presenter, reporter, digital journalist, or broadcast journalist is an added advantage.
• Ability to write scripts and develop stories for video and digital audiences.
• Good understanding of YouTube, social media, and modern digital media consumption.
• Ability to independently identify relevant and interesting stories.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work under deadlines.
• Good understanding of journalistic ethics, fact-checking, and responsible reporting.
• Strong written and spoken command of English and Kiswahili.
• Basic knowledge of video production and digital content creation is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in television, online media, YouTube journalism, business journalism, documentary production, reporting, or presenting is an advantage.