Job Title: Senior News Reporter
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
Senior News Reporter will thoroughly research, interpret and communicate news
and public affairs in the most in-depth and insightful manner. The jobholder
will investigate deeply into cases of special interest and stories that pertain
to a wide range of topics.
Senior News Reporter will thoroughly research, interpret and communicate news
and public affairs in the most in-depth and insightful manner. The jobholder
will investigate deeply into cases of special interest and stories that pertain
to a wide range of topics.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coverage of incisive and in-depth information through research,
interviews and crucial news sources or leads - Coordination of special projects/reports 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 General news/Investigative features or
commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or
personal experiences. - Research and analyze background information related to stories by
providing complete and accurate information. - Edits stories from upcountry Correspondents to ensure they conform
to house style - Edits scripts and video clips to enhance the quality of news
- Attends to viewers’ complaints, views and reactions and takes
appropriate action - Undertake any other projects as assigned by the News Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Senior News Reporter must hold a Basic University degree
- Five years of investigative journalism experience with demonstrated
results - 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
- Must have a good command of the English Language
- Have a keen eye for detail and be highly organized
- Strong analytical, research, and investigative skills
- Superb writing and good editing skills
- Commitment and ability to develop suitable contacts for exclusive
stories - Maintain a presence for your personal brand and for your reports 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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