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News Reporter at Media Insight

Media InsightAbuja, Nigeria Design, Graphics and Media
Full Time
Media Insight is a full-service integrated marketing communications company based in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria. With several years of experience in the industry, Media Insight gives you the expertise and creative talent that will take your marketing efforts to the next level both offline and online. Put our team of dedicated professionals to work today, and we will guarantee measurable results at a fair price.

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.

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