Job Description

• News Gathering: Activiely pursue and gather news stories within the assigned region
• Interviews: Conduct interviews with key stakeholders, officials and community members to collect relevant information.
• Research: Stay informed about regional issues, trends, and events to provide accurate and timely news coverage
• Exclusive Reporting: Produce compelling and well-researched news articles, features, and multimedia content
• Collaboration: Work closely with the editorial team and other reporters to ensure comprehensive of regional news
• Phone: Answering phones and reacting to breaking news stories.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in multimedia journalism and expand your portfolio
• Networking: Connect with professionals in the field and build valuable relationship within the media industry.
• Community Impact: Contribute to the dissemination of accurate and timely information, playing a crucial role in shaping public awareness.

Required Skills or Experience

• Passion for Journalism: A strong interest in journalism and a desire to contribute to the local community through accurate and compelling storytelling.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Proficiency in local languages is a plus
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough reseach to gather relaible information for news reporting.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced news environment, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity wth multimedia tools and platforms for reporting, including photograph and video skills.
• A degree in communication or related field is an added advantage
• A regional correspondent with at least five (5) years' experience in breaking exclusive news stories.
• Equipment: Must possess a video camera and sound recording equipment