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• Discusses
  news gathering assignments with the Regional Editor
• Prepares
  the day’s docket by listing down all the regional stories items and sends
  docket to the Deputy News Editor
• The
  jobholder briefs the deputy news editor on the stories gathered and writes
  the selected ones within set deadlines
• Takes
  notes on location, carries out interviews, checks facts and tape records
  as the case may be
• Researches
  and provides background information to make stories complete and at
  editor’s request, supplies more relevant information on stories of
  interest.
• Assigns
  reporters and gives them guidance on what to look for in stories
• The
  incumbent also debriefs reporters on stories they bring back and ensures
  that reporters do their stories to meet deadlines
• Edits
  stories for accuracy, balance, fairness, legal soundness and that
  they meet journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style
• Files
  the complete stories to the Regional Editor within set deadlines

• The applicants for the MPL Bureau Chief
  job placement should hold a University
  Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an
  accredited institution.
• Diploma
  in Journalism
• A
  minimum of three to five years of journalism experience and demonstrated
  writing and editing experience in a newsroom
• Excellent
  writing and editing skills, with good understanding of editorial
  practices, writing and editing requirements in a busy newsroom
• Keen
  eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
• Good
  organizational skills and ability to work effectively with the team and
  collate material from multiple sources
• Ability
  to track, review and manage team performance effectively
• Excellent
  interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly
  analytical skills
• Strong
  writing and reporting skills
• Flexible
  and agile
• Drive
  for results

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