Job Description

•   Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances
•   Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc
•   Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other media
•   Attending press conferences and asking questions;
•   Attending a variety of events, such as council meetings, magistrates' court proceedings, football matches, talent contests, etc
•   Answering the phones and reacting to breaking news stories
•   Working closely with the news team, photographers and editors
•   Recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment
•   Producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines
•   Creating and uploading news content for the newspaper website
•   Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
•   Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
•   Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
•   Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
•   Research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
•   Investigate breaking news developments such as disasters, crimes, and human interest stories.
•   Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
•   Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances
•   Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc
•   Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other media
•   Attending press conferences and asking questions;
•   Attending a variety of events, such as council meetings, magistrates' court proceedings, football matches, talent contests, etc
•   Answering the phones and reacting to breaking news stories
•   Working closely with the news team, photographers and editors
•   Recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment
•   Producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines
•   Creating and uploading news content for the newspaper website
•   Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
•   Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
•   Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
•   Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
•   Research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
•   Investigate breaking news developments such as disasters, crimes, and human interest stories.
•   Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in communication or related field is an added advantage
•   Excellent communication and writing skills
•   Must be hardworking
•   A very good team player
•   Must be able to withstand pressure

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae should be sent via mail at:-

careers@gmaworld.com

Closing Date: 15 May, 2015