Role Overview

We are seeking results driven Regional Multimedia Fact-Checkers to join our team across all sub-counties in Kenya. The successful candidates will be responsible for content creation and production across our platforms including video, audio, and text while supporting accurate, timely, and impactful storytelling. This role focuses on generating verified, high-quality content from assigned regions, in collaboration with the Mediamax Editorial Team. LOCATIONS: Nakuru – Bahati, Njoro, Kuresoi and Rongai Nyeri – Kieni Kajiado – Mashuuru, Loitoktok, Kajiado East Kakamega – Lugari, Likuyani, Butere, Mumias West, Matungu Bungoma – Mt. Elgon, Tongaren, Bungoma East, Bungoma West, Bungoma North, Cheptais, Webuye West, Kimilili, Bungoma Central Bumula, Bungoma South Trans Nzoia – Endebess, Trans Nzoia West, Trans Nzoia East Busia – Bunyala, Samia, Nambale, Teso North, Butula, Busia, Teso South Vihiga – Vihiga, Emuhaya, Luanda, Sabatia, Hamisi Meru – Tigania East, Tigania Central, Tigania West, Igembe South, Igembe Central Isiolo – Garbatulla Kilifi – Kauma, Chonyi, Rabai, Ganze, Kilifi North, Malindi, Magarini, Kaloleni, Kilifi South Mombasa – Changamwe, Kisauni, Jomvu, Likoni Kwale – Kinango, Matuga, Lunga Lunga Taita Taveta – Taita, Taveta Tana River – Tana Delta, Tana North Lamu – Lamu East, Lamu West Machakos – Kalama, Kangundo, Kathiani, Masinga, Matungulu, Machakos, Yatta, Mwala Kitui – Thagicu, Mutitu North, Mumoni, Tseikuru Kitui Lower Yatta, Kyuso, Mwingi East, Mwingi Central Makueni – Makindu, Mukaa, Makueni, Kibwezi Kisii – Sameta, Gucha South, Gucha, Etago, Marani, Masaba South, Nyamache, Kenyenya, Kisii South, Kitutu Central, Kisii Central Nyamira – Borabu, Manga, Masaba North, Nyamira South, Nyamira North Uasin Gishu – Moiben, Kapseret Narok – Narok West, Narok South Kericho – Kipkelion, Soin Sigowet, Londiani Nandi – Tinderet, Nandi East, Nandi Central, Chesumei, Nandi North, Nandi South Bomet – Konoin, Chepalungu, Sotik Baringo – Tiaty East, East Pokot, Marigat, Baringo North, Tiaty East, East Pokot, Marigat, Mogotio, Baringo North Kisumu – Seme, Nyakach, Muhoroni Homa Bay – Homa Bay, Rangwe, Rachuonyo East, Suba South, Suba North, Rachuonyo South, Rachuonyo North, Ndhiwa Migori – Kuria East, Awendo, Suna East, Rongo, Suna West, Uriri, Nyatike, Kuria West Mandera – Kotulo, Lafey, Mandera West, Mandera North, Banisa, Mandera Central, Mandera East Wajir – Buna, Tarbaj, Wajir North, Eldas, Wajir East, Wajir South, Wajir West, Habaswein Garissa – Balambala, Lagdera, Hulugho, Ijara, Dadaab West Pokot – Pokot South, Kipkomo, Pokot Central Pokot North Marsabit – Laisamis, Saku, Marsabit North, Marsabit South, North Horr, Marsabit Central, Moyale Samburu – Samburu North, Samburu East, Samburu Central Turkana – Kibish, Turkana North, Loima, Turkana East, Turkana South, Turkana Central, Turkana West

Their key responsibilities include:

• Create and produce multimedia content (video, audio, and text) from assigned regions.
• Verify information and ensure accuracy of all published content.
• Liaise with the Editorial Team on activities and stories within your area.
• Develop and contribute content for all Mediamax brands.
• Monitor and report on local trends, news, and emerging issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Journalism or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in content production.
• Proven ability to produce multimedia content
• Fluency in English and Swahili (local language is an added advantage).
• Strong fact-checking, research, and storytelling skills.