Job Title: Writer
Organisation: The New Vision
Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Duty Station: Lira, Uganda
Reports to: Editor
About New Vision:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing &
Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a
multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television,
radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services.
NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of
over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a
multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television,
radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services.
NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of
over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Job Summary: The incumbent will
be responsible for writing compelling and well researched enterprise stories in
Luo that create differentiation from the competition
be responsible for writing compelling and well researched enterprise stories in
Luo that create differentiation from the competition
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be informed of the key issues in our
society in order to keep our news relevant. - Generate enterprise story ideas during
daily editorial meetings so as to boost story count. - Create and maintain contacts or sources in
order to get content, information and tips on new developments - Perform the required research about the
news topics in order to ensure accurate information - Write, verify and submit stories on time
and ensure that it’s accurate and conforms to house style in order to meet
deadlines and have stories that compete favorably on the market and
satisfy readers - Support the sales team in compiling
materials for supplement and report / update Editors on time
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidates should possess a Diploma
in Journalism with two (2) years of practical experience in journalism or
any other Diploma qualification with a at least five (5) years’ continuous
experience in journalism - Computer literacy skills i.e. knowledge –
Microsoft office programs - Proficiency in Luo and English Language
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills - Possess the ability to work as a team and
support other members grow their skills.
How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New
Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New
Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda or
deliver to their front desk at the main reception.
Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New
Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda or
deliver to their front desk at the main reception.
Deadline: 13th October 2014
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