• Application Deadline: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: News Correspondent/Reporter


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Job Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information about newsworthy events


• Evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas


• Edit and/or assist in editing and proofreading


•  Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.


• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a particular story.


• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.


• Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.


• Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.

Skills/Competence Requirement

• Degree in journalism, communication, or related field


• Minimum 5 years' of professional experience in journalism with increasing levels of responsibility


• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills


• Outstanding ability to write and copy edit all digital content


• To have a broad understanding of current global news trends and issues