About Us:
Monitor Publications Limited (MPL), a Nation Media Group Company is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating The Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Summary: The Reporter will cover events, write and submit factual and balanced stories in the assigned beat / title for publication within set deadlines.
Key Duties and 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.
The incumbent 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
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 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 contacts list and demonstrate its $plue with consistent exclusive reports or information.
Responds promptly to breaking news.
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, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the MPL Reporter job opportunity should hold a University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
Professional: Diploma in Journalism
One to two years of daily newsroom experience, with emphasis on writing and/or reporting
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 literacy skills
Keen eye for detail
Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents with daytime telephone number via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
NB: Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 21st July 2017