Reporting to the News Editor, the jobholder will have the following responsibilities:
- Developing, reporting and writing news and feature stories for the title he/she is assigned to in finished form, so that no major rewrite is required or no extensive additional report is needed.
- Taking notes on location, carrying out interviews, checking facts and tape recording as the case may be; writing news or features on own initiative, choice and judgment or at the direction of the News Editor.
- The material so written must reflect a thorough understanding of Monitor’s style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism.
- Researching and providing background information to make copy complete.
- Briefing News Editor on stories gathered and writing the selected ones within set deadlines.
- Following news leads and maintaining close contacts with news sources.
- Continually building his/her contacts list and demonstrating its value with consistent exclusive reports or information.
- Responding promptly to news breaks.
- Is primarily but not solely responsible for the correctness of facts, content and style of his/her news materials.
- Closely co-operating with photographers from whom he/she orders pictures on the issues he/she covers.
- Performing both independently and under supervision in accordance with general principles and directives.
The ideal candidates should have:
Academics – Basic University degree from a recognized University
Professional – Diploma in Journalism is an added advantage
Experience
2 to 3 years relevant work experience in the Media Industry.
Skills
Good report writing and analytical skills are an added advantage.
Apply
MPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Successful candidates will receive an attractive and competitive package.
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please send application with a detailed CV stating your age, daytime telephone number and names of three referees quoting job reference number by WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 09th 2011 at 5.00PM to;
Head HR – Nation Media Group (Uganda)
Monitor Publications LTD.
P.O.BOX 12141, Kampala
8th Street Industrial Area, Namuwongo
Or by email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com
More information here.
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