News Reporter - Abuja, Nigeria - Media Insight

Description

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled and versatile News Reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in writing news articles, feature stories, and analysis pieces.
• They should possess strong research skills to mine data for news stories and demonstrate excellent interview skills to gather information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write news articles covering a variety of topics.
• Develop engaging feature stories that provide in-depth analysis or highlight unique perspectives on relevant issues.
• Conduct research to gather data and information for news stories.
• Mine, analyse data to identify trends, patterns, or newsworthy information.
• Demonstrate excellent interview skills to conduct thorough and insightful interviews with relevant sources.
• Collaborate with editors and other team members to brainstorm story ideas, pitch articles, and contribute to editorial planning.
• Meet deadlines consistently and efficiently manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Adapt writing style and tone to suit different platforms and audiences, including print, online, and social media.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience as a news reporter or journalist, with a strong portfolio of published work.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and compelling news content.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to gather and analyze data from various sources.
• Effective interviewing skills, with the ability to ask probing questions and elicit valuable information from sources.
• Knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics, and standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment.
• Proficiency in digital media tools and platforms.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and cover breaking news events as needed.

Duration and Location:

• This position is full-time and based at our office location. The duration of employment will be discussed during the interview process.