Journalists

Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Journalists - from Ksh33,258 to Ksh117,643 per month - 2025.
A Journalists typically earns between Ksh33,258 and Ksh104,949 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh52,621 and Ksh191,593 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances
Collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media
Receiving, analysing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy
Interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media
Researching and reporting on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
Writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
Writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media
Selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions
Liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing
Selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organizations for issue through press, radio, television and other media