News Reporter
| Location | Soudan, Sudan |
| Date Posted | April 22, 2020 |
| Category |
Administration
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| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | SDG |
Description
Our Client is a group of companies based in South Sudan looking to hire for positions in their subsidiary companies. The role will be based in South Sudan
JOB PURPOSE:
The Newspaper Reporter will be responsible for research and writing newsworthy stories for our weekly publication The City Review. The incumbent will report on developments in South Sudan and the region that bring out the positive aspects in nation building in social economic development, business, sports and entertainment. The position reports to the Sr. Editor.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication
- Receive assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea
- Gather and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research
- Organize material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Assist in translating and editing stories for publication
- Build contacts in many areas to maintain a flow of news from different sectors of the economy
- Seek out and investigate stories via their contacts, press releases and other media
- Attending a range of events, such as press conferences, court proceedings, football matches, talent contests, etc. to gather stories
- Work closely with the news team, photographers and editors
- Produce concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelors degree in journalism or English
- Advanced study in writing skills will give added advantage
- At least 3 years work experience as a reporter.
- strong written and oral communication skills
- a keen interest in news, current affairs, business and people
- accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation
- good organization skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and explain them in simple, concise languag
- Resilience, determination, flexibility, persistence, motivation and integrity
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