Job Title: Staff Writer Intern (No Experience Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Christian University (UCU) is an authentic Christian institution established by the Church of Uganda in 1997 in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective. Uganda Christian University replaced the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College which trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- News gathering of UCU community events and its neighbourhood.
- Writing stories, news and editing.
- Designing newspaper pages for The Standard.
- Photography of events covered.
- Any other official duties assigned by The Standard Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A recent degree in Mass Communication, preferably Print major (Must have graduated not earlier than 2015).
- Must be conversant with modern editing software including InDesign and have the ability to design pages for the newspaper.
- Must have good writing skills, a desire to look for stories and deliver them in a timely manner.
- Must have strong photography skills.
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision for long hours, weekends inclusive.
- A committed Christian who is honest and trustworthy.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send;
- Two (2) copies of an application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references (Academic, Pastoral & Leadership)
- Two (2) copies of Certified academic certificates and transcripts from a recognized institution of higher learning
Please Note: Applications sent online should have all the attachments as ONE PDF document otherwise they will not be considered.
Send to:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building
P.O. Box 4, Mukono. Uganda
OR
Email to [email protected]
All the attachments should be in ONE PDF document.
Deadline: 17th October 2023 by 5:00 p.m
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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