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Overview
Mwananchi Communications Limited, publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi, Mwanaspoti and The Citizen is looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:
CORRESPONDENT RETAINER (1 Post for Mwananchi Newspaper Iringa)
Main Responsibilities:
Developing, reports and writing News and Feature stories for the title he/ she is assigned to in finished form so that no major rewrite is required or no extensive additional report is needed.
Attending assigned news functions, taking notes on location, carrying out interviews, checking facts and making an audio/visual recording as the case may be; writing News or Features at their own initiative, choice, and judgment or at the direction of either the News Editor or Section Editor;
Ensuring that the material written reflects a thorough understanding of MCL’s style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism;
Researching and providing background information to make copy complete;
Briefing the News Editor on stories gathered and writing the selected ones within set deadlines;
Following news leads and maintaining close contacts with news sources;
Continually building his/her contacts list and demonstrating its value with consistent exclusive reports or information;
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Academic: Basic University Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication
Professional: Diploma in Journalism
Experience: 1-3 years journalist working experience
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a daytime telephone contact by August 31, 2018, to;
Human Resources Manager Mwananchi Communications Ltd P. O. Box 19754, DAR ES SALAAM. Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.MCL is an equal opportunity employer
Mwananchi Communications Limited, publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi, Mwanaspoti and The Citizen is looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:
CORRESPONDENT RETAINER (1 Post for Mwananchi Newspaper Iringa)
Main Responsibilities:
Developing, reports and writing News and Feature stories for the title he/ she is assigned to in finished form so that no major rewrite is required or no extensive additional report is needed.
Attending assigned news functions, taking notes on location, carrying out interviews, checking facts and making an audio/visual recording as the case may be; writing News or Features at their own initiative, choice, and judgment or at the direction of either the News Editor or Section Editor;
Ensuring that the material written reflects a thorough understanding of MCL’s style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism;
Researching and providing background information to make copy complete;
Briefing the News Editor on stories gathered and writing the selected ones within set deadlines;
Following news leads and maintaining close contacts with news sources;
Continually building his/her contacts list and demonstrating its value with consistent exclusive reports or information;
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Academic: Basic University Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication
Professional: Diploma in Journalism
Experience: 1-3 years journalist working experience
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a daytime telephone contact by August 31, 2018, to;
Human Resources Manager Mwananchi Communications Ltd P. O. Box 19754, DAR ES SALAAM. Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.MCL is an equal opportunity employer