English News Anchor/Reporter (Male/Female) job at Nation Media Group

JOB DETAILS:
The English News Anchor/Reporter (Male/Female) will interpret and communicate news and public affairs in the most in-depth and insightful manner. Link the audience with news makers so as to gain and increase credibility of the station and widen its viewership base with emphasis on driving audiences to NMG social media platforms.

Reports to: National News Editor

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Take instructions and briefs from the National News Editor and Duty Editors on stories to be covered.
• Analyses and broadcasts news received from various sources.

• Present news on air in an eloquent, clear and concise manner.

• Ensure that your conduct does not put the organization in dispute.
• Telecasting live bulletins and giving interviews from remote locations.
• Prepare for breaking news developments.
• Investigate breaking news developments. such as unique phenomena, disasters. crimes or stories of human interest.
• Research and analyze background information related to stories to provide complete and accurate information.

• Gather incisive and in-depth information through research, interviews and crucial news sources or leads.

• Develop ideas or material for features or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news. current issues or personal experiences.
• Apply NMG Editorial and social media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company digital assets.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution. Professional: Diploma in Journalism.
• Experience: At least 2 to 4 years daily newsroom experience. with emphasis on writing and/or reporting. 2 years as a News Anchor/Presenter.

Core Competencies
• Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense
• Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and in-depth knowledge in beat specialty
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Computer literate
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to [email protected]

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate. please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU, Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited, Kampala Serena Conference Center

Deadline: 31st October 2024

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.