Job Description
To cover events, write and submit factual and balanced stories in the assigned beat/title for publication within set deadlines.
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.
• 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 Regional Editor.
Ensures that the material written reflects a thorough understanding of the MPL’s style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism.
• Researches and provides background information to make copy complete.
• Briefs the Regional Editor on stories gathered and writes the selected ones within set deadlines.
• Follows news leads and maintains close contacts with news sources.
• Continually builds his/her contact list and demonstrate its value with consistent exclusive reports or information.
• Responds promptly to breaking news.
• Is primarily responsible for the correctness of facts, content and style of his/her news materials,
• Closely co-operates with photographers from whom he/she orders pictures on the issues he/she covers.
Performs both independently and under supervision in accordance with general principles and directives.
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.
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Computer literate
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.
Method of Application
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 27th November, 2022 to the HR Lead-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com