The Ugandan Jobline

• Develops,
  reports and writes feature stories 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 features on own initiative , choice and judgment
  or at the direction of the features editor.
• Ensure
  materials written comply to the Monitor’s style of journalism as defined
  in the  editorial policy guidelines
  and objectives, house style and journalistic code of ethical journalism
• Build
  contacts list and demonstrate value with consistent and exclusive reports
  or information.
• Primarily
  responsible for the correctness of facts, content and style of his / her
  news materials.
• Follow
  features news lead and maintain contacts with sources.
• Researches
  and provides background information to make complete copy. 
• Work
  closely with photographers from whom to order pictures on issues he/she
  covers.
• Briefs
  the features editor on stories gathered and writes the selected ones within
  set deadlines. 
• Perform
  independently and under supervision in accordance with general principles
  and directives.
• Attend
  meetings on features desk and contribute ideas.

• Basic
  University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an
  accredited institution and/or professional qualification in
  journalism. 
• 1-3
  years daily newsroom experience with emphasis in writing and or reporting.
• Broad
  knowledge of local and regional issues with in-depth knowledge in beat
  speciality.
• Passion
  for writing coupled with a keen news sense. 
• Ability
  to work accurately and under pressure 
• Deadline
  driven 
• High
  degree of professionalism 
• Computer
  literate 
• Detail-oriented.
• Good
  interpersonal and communication skills.
• Multi-tasking
• Excellent
  grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.

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