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Job Title:  English News Anchor/Reporter (Male/Female)  

Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: National News Editor

About the Company:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:  To interprete and communicate news and public affairs in the most in-depth and insightful manner. Link the audience with news makers so as to gain and increase credibility of the station and widen its viewership base with emphasis on driving audiences to NMG social media platforms.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take instructions and briefs from the National News Editor and Duty Editors on stories to be covered.
• Analyses and broadcasts news received from various sources.
• Present news on air in an eloquent, clear and concise manner.
• Ensure that your conduct does not put the organization in dispute.
• Telecasting live bulletins and giving interviews from remote locations.
• Prepare for breaking news developments.
• 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.
• Develop ideas or material for features or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news. current issues or personal experiences.
• Apply NMG Editorial and social media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company digital assets.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution. Professional: Diploma in Journalism.
• Experience: At least 2 to 4 years daily newsroom experience. with emphasis on writing and/or reporting. 2 years as a News Anchor/Presenter.

Core Competencies

• Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense
• Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and in-depth knowledge in beat specialty
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Computer literate
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks

How to Apply:

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate. please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU, Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited, Kampala Serena Conference Center at ntvhr@ntv.co.ug

Deadline: 31st October 2024

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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