Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE:
To cover events, write and submit factual and balanced stories in the assigned beat/title for broadcast within set deadlines. The jobholder also presents news bulletins on Radio.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops, reports and writes news for the assigned title/beat in finished form, so that no major rewrite is required or no extensive additional report is needed.
• orders pictures on the issues he/she covers.
• Performs both independently and under supervision in accordance with general principles and directives.
• Takes notes on location, carries out interviews, checks facts and tape records as the case may be; writes news on own
• initiative, choice and judgment or at the direction of the Broadcast Editor.
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure • Ability to follow through issues to closure Must have a good eye for detail
• Ensures that the material written reflects a thorough understanding of the NMG's style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style. and the code of ethical journalism.
• Rehearses the bulletins to ensure proper pronunciations of words and names of people and places.
• Changes scripts as necessary to suit house presentation style without distorting meaning or flouting in-house style.
• Presents news bulletins, commentaries and prepares and conducts live and or recorded interviews of guests and reporters.
• Researches and provides background information to make copy complete.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any other related field from an accredited institution Professional: Diploma in Journalism
• Experience: 1 to 2 years daily newsroom experience, with emphasis on writing /or reporting

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and/or depth of knowledge in beat specialty.
• Very strong mastery of the English language Very strong communication skills Ability to hold effective interviews


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 26th July 2023. to the HR Lead-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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