About New Vision:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).

Job Summary: The New Vision Reporter Newspapers will generate tips, story ideas, build and manage sources, and to gather and report news in a compelling and professional manner that connects with audiences, drives newspaper sales and advertising revenue and enhances society.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Build a rich list of news sources and generate scoops.
File compelling and professional ready-to-print copy, primarily for New Vision daily, but also for online, radio and TV in an integrated manner.
Write features, special and investigative reports and analyses.
Apply creativity, innovation and high sense of news for unique story ideas that further strengthen Vision Group’s market leadership.
Attend the daily editorial planning meetings to review the day’s paper, share news tips and generate news ideas.
Ensure assignments are executed promptly and articles submitted in time in Standard English (UK).
Engage and work together with editors and subeditors to get feedback on the available space and story quality and improvement where necessary.
Actively participate and contribute to the formulation and implementation of New Vision editorial strategy to ensure audience and revenue growth and the advancement of society.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University preferably in Mass Communication.
Two or more years’ experience as a journalist.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Computer literacy skills especially in Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop.
Possess the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to work across multi-media platforms.
Good network with news sources.
Quick and innovative, with an eye for news.
Aggressive, outgoing and social person.

How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda or deliver to their front desk at the main reception.

Deadline: 27th February 2015