Senior News Reporter Jobs – NTV Uganda

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Organisation: NTV
Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
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.
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.
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;
Human Resources
Manager,
Africa Broadcasting
(U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena
Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.
Applications can be
hand-delivered to the Reception of NTV Uganda (Kampala Serena Conference
Center).
E-mail your
applications to: ntvhr@ntv.co.ug
Deadline: 14th September 2018
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