Retained Editorial Administrator job at Nation Media Group


Retained Editorial Administrator
2025-08-01T07:20:33+00:00
Nation Media Group
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FULL_TIME
 
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Admin & Office
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-08-15T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
8

To provide efficient and effective administration services in the Editorial Department as well as ensure petty cash payouts are made.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Keeps track of Editorial staff productivity and shares monthly reports of the same.
  • Provides full administrative back up to the National News Editor.
  • Compiles a list of submitted stories and ensures correspondents are paid on time.
  • Verifies editorial expenses, claims and contributors' payments for the National News Editor's approval.
  • Prepares contributors' contracts in consultation with legal and National News Editor and ensures payments are made within agreed terms.
  • In liaison with the procurement department, supports production of business cards, identity cards and updates the monthly airtime list for the Editorial staff.
  • Maintains a schedule of correspondents on regular retainer fees and proposes additions and reviews.
  • Oversees placement and learning of Editorial interns.
  • Liaises with the Transport Officer to ensure Editorial is supported.
  • Reviews and recommend journalists meals and travel claims are in line with the company's guidelines.
  • Ensures the disbursement of petty cash.
  • Keeps track of newsroom equipment and ensures its proper handling.
  • Ensures timely collection of invoices for all contractors and submits to finance for clearance.
  • Maintains an updated database for all approved contractors/correspondents and temporary staff and interns.
  • Manages leave schedules for newsroom staff, contractors and correspondents.



Qualifications and Experience:

Academic: University Degree in Business Administration or related any related field from an accredited institution

Professional: Diploma in Journalism

Experience: At least 3 to 5 years' experience in an administration role, preferably for a media company and proven experience in meeting targets and managing people

Core Competencies

  • Good knowledge in IT office applications
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • High sense of initiative
  • Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated, innovative and creative
  • Friendly and able to work independently with a team
  • Flexible and willing to accommodate different tasks
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Result oriented attitude
  • High personal standards
 
 
 
bachelor degree
36
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Vacancy title:
Retained Editorial Administrator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Nation Media Group

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 8 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To provide efficient and effective administration services in the Editorial Department as well as ensure petty cash payouts are made.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Keeps track of Editorial staff productivity and shares monthly reports of the same.
  • Provides full administrative back up to the National News Editor.
  • Compiles a list of submitted stories and ensures correspondents are paid on time.
  • Verifies editorial expenses, claims and contributors' payments for the National News Editor's approval.
  • Prepares contributors' contracts in consultation with legal and National News Editor and ensures payments are made within agreed terms.
  • In liaison with the procurement department, supports production of business cards, identity cards and updates the monthly airtime list for the Editorial staff.
  • Maintains a schedule of correspondents on regular retainer fees and proposes additions and reviews.
  • Oversees placement and learning of Editorial interns.
  • Liaises with the Transport Officer to ensure Editorial is supported.
  • Reviews and recommend journalists meals and travel claims are in line with the company's guidelines.
  • Ensures the disbursement of petty cash.
  • Keeps track of newsroom equipment and ensures its proper handling.
  • Ensures timely collection of invoices for all contractors and submits to finance for clearance.
  • Maintains an updated database for all approved contractors/correspondents and temporary staff and interns.
  • Manages leave schedules for newsroom staff, contractors and correspondents.



Qualifications and Experience:

Academic: University Degree in Business Administration or related any related field from an accredited institution

Professional: Diploma in Journalism

Experience: At least 3 to 5 years' experience in an administration role, preferably for a media company and proven experience in meeting targets and managing people

Core Competencies

  • Good knowledge in IT office applications
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • High sense of initiative
  • Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated, innovative and creative
  • Friendly and able to work independently with a team
  • Flexible and willing to accommodate different tasks
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Result oriented attitude
  • High personal standards

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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