NTV news anchor James Smart was on Wednesday, April 5 appointed as the Managing Editor for newsroom production in changes effected by the Nation Media Group (NMG).
In the restructuring, the organisation's multimedia editor Oliver Mathenge was appointed as the Managing Editor in charge of Audiences and Engagement.
The announcement was made by the organisation after a meeting that was chaired by the group’s Editorial Director Joe Ageyo.
Smart was tasked with ensuring the timely production of new items.
The With All Due Respect show host was also put in charge of the editorial branding including visuals for elections and sporting events.
Mathenge, on the other hand, was tasked with leading the organisation's engagement with the audience as they integrate into the digital media.
“He has been very instrumental in driving our digital agenda. He is going to be our chief evangelist in this whole idea we got. Once again congratulations," Ageyo announced.
Apart from the duo, other journalists in the newsroom also landed new roles in the reshuffle.
They include veteran journalist Elias Makori who was appointed as the lead editor for sports and integration projects while Bernard Mwinzi was appointed as the managing editor in charge of Content Hubs.
"He (Mwinzi) will be in charge of developing unique content strategies to improve market position and create monetisation opportunities.
"Washington Gikunju has been appointed as the Managing Editor - planning and newsdesk- and will be responsible for the delivery of daily breaking news and forward planning," read the statement in part.
Also appointed in the reshuffle was Pamella Sitoni as the Group Managing Editor.
