Job Title: News Reporter & Anchor
Organisation: NTV
Uganda
Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About NTV Uganda:
Africa Broadcasting
(U) Limited owns and operates NTV the number one TV station in Uganda. We
are a subsidiary of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central
Africa’s largest multi-media group.
(U) Limited owns and operates NTV the number one TV station in Uganda. We
are a subsidiary of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central
Africa’s largest multi-media group.
Job Summary: The News Reporter & Anchor will interpret
and communicate news and public affairs in the most in-depth and insightful
manner. Link the audience with newsmakers so as to gain and increase
credibility of the station and widen its viewership base.
and communicate news and public affairs in the most in-depth and insightful
manner. Link the audience with newsmakers so as to gain and increase
credibility of the station and widen its viewership base.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Takes instructions and briefs from the News Producer on stories to
be covered - Ensures that the equipment i.e. camera and video tapes are readily
available in working order - Assesses the situation on location to determine the required
pictures and sound bites and captures the images or directs a camera
person to do so. - Analyses and broadcasts news received from various sources
- Present news on air in an eloquent, clear and concise manner
- Telecasting live bulletins and giving interviews from remote
locations - Previews the material, takes time codes, writes a script to go with
the pictures and gets the scripts edited. - Investigate breaking news developments, such as unique phenomena,
disasters, crimes, or stories of human interest. - Research and analyze background information related to stories to
provide complete and accurate information. - Gather incisive and in-depth information through research,
interviews and crucial news sources or leads - Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science
and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs,
business, religion, crime or education. - Develop ideas or material for features or commentaries by analyzing
and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The News Reporter & Anchor must hold a Basic University Degree
- Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication
- One to three years of related working experience
- Proficiency and fluency in the English language with a
well-controlled voice - Possess a superb voice intonation, diction and articulate vocals
- Ability to engage, educate and entertain an audience
- Ability to think aurally without necessarily reading scripts
- Must have in-depth knowledge of current affairs
- Experience working in a real time news environment
- Ability to work odd hours in a fast paced environment
- Maintain a presence for your personal brand and for your
investigations on social media
How to Apply:
If any of these
vacancies suits your experience and career obligations, then feel free to send
your capability statement (max. 2 pages) together with your updated CV to the
undersigned;
vacancies suits your experience and career obligations, then feel free to send
your capability statement (max. 2 pages) together with your updated CV to the
undersigned;
Human Resources
Manager,
Manager,
Africa Broadcasting
(U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
(U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena
Conference Center,
Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.
Applications can be
hand-delivered to the Reception of NTV Uganda (Kampala Serena Conference
Center).
hand-delivered to the Reception of NTV Uganda (Kampala Serena Conference
Center).
E-mail your
applications to: [email protected]
applications to: [email protected]
Deadline: 14th September 2018
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