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Nation Media Group PLC is committed to empowering Africa through independent journalism set on key values that enable us to provide highly desirable and engaging content that fits into people’s worlds. To do this, we have to put audiences at the heart of our operation, and one of the foundations of this is integrating our newsrooms. We are bringing together the editorial talent across digital, print, and broadcast to strengthen our content output and depth of our expertise for the benefit of all platforms and brands, thereby making the Nation Media Group an even more competitive business. To this end, we seek to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals to the following vacant position in the newsroom. The incumbents must have a strong set of digital, audience data, and multimedia skills needed to support NMG’s transformation agenda.

Reporting to the Chief Graphic Designer, the job holder will be responsible for designing and developing visually engaging and user-friendly web interactive graphics that enhance storytelling and convey complex information in a clear and concise manner, besides ensuring that the graphics are updated as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with journalists and editors to understand the story concepts and requirements for web interactive graphics;
• Design and develop visually engaging and user-friendly web interactive graphics that enhance storytelling and convey complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Optimize graphics and web elements for performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility; Collaborate with the development team to integrate the web interactive graphics seamlessly into our content management system (CMS) or other publishing platforms;
• Conduct regular testing and debugging to ensure the functionality and usability of the web interactive graphics across different devices and browsers; Maintain and update existing web interactive graphics as needed; Work closely with the design team to ensure consistency in visual style, branding, and overall user experience across different digital platforms; Continuously improve and iterate on the design and user experience of the web interactive graphics based on user feedback and analytics data. Conduct research and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in web design, data visualization, and interactive storytelling;

Qualifications, Experience & skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Information Technology from a recognized institution;
• 5 years’ experience as a front-end developer or Web Designer, preferably in a newsroom or media organization;
• Experience and knowledge of UX/UI principles and best practices for designing interactive and user-friendly web interfaces;
• Strong proficiency in front-end development technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript;
• Proficiency in using web design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, or Figma;
• Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and mobile-first development;
• Experience with data visualization libraries and frameworks (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js) is highly desirable;
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and ability to integrate designs into existing platforms;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create pixel-perfect designs that adhere to brand guidelines;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced newsroom environment with tight deadlines;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams, including journalists, editors, and developers.

How to Apply

We encourage staff who meet the above criteria to apply online at https://www.nationmedia.com/careers/ on or before July 10, 2023.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.