AfricaOwn.com is the world’s growing online news and information portal, which seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. We’re seeking to employ nationwide in the following positions: Regional News Reporters
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Generates story ideas and follows leads from local and international sources to plan, arrange and conduct interviews and writes stories and features in the public interest
• Works to oral and written instructions and to established procedures
• Covers and reports general news events and breaking news in real-time
• Pitches story ideas to editors for follow up
• Reports on assigned beats, such as Law and Order, Peace and Security, Environment and Agriculture, on a daily basis
• Does live reports from the field and covering special assignments in the Districts
• May specialize in any area and be designated accordingly
• Contributes to video, online and social media content
• Performs any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
Qualification Required & Experience
• Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from an accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and understands at least one Ghana Language
• Strong writing skills and ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Should be able to undertake standup media
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• Critical thinker, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Radio presenters are higly encouraged to apply.
Location: Ghana
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 31 January, 2023