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Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Reporter
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
- This position will be based in our Lagos office, reports to the Editor in Chief. KPIs to be met on a regular basis will be communicated.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, verify, fact-check and analyze newsworthy information thoroughly
- Create and deliver news stories (article, video and/or social posts) with the audience’s perspective in mind
- Proofread your work to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.
- Work on assignments and investigate news leads/tips
- Contact, interview and research sources
- Maintain notes and audio/video recordings
- Collaborate with other reporters, video editors, social media managers, producers etc
- Stay up-to-date with the latest current events by properly monitoring news, attending events and building contacts and sources for use in future stories
- Attend press conferences, events, and file reports in a timely manner
- Develop and publish weekly reviews, opinion pieces and reports
- Edit and/or assist in editing and proofreading stories as assigned
- Ensure accuracy and consistency with the Pulse brand voice, and adherence to the Pulse Content Framework
- Ensure published stories are fully compliant with copyright laws and are not plagiarised
- Actively contribute to the success of the Content team by developing story ideas, sourcing exclusive stories, and making other innovative suggestions
- Actively identify, suggest and implement strategies to increase the readership and reach of Pulse
- Stay keyed into trends and the competitive landscape to ensure that Pulse as a media brand is always ahead of the curve
- Abide by the core principles of journalism, the code of ethics for Nigerian journalists, as well as worldwide journalistic ethics and standards.
Desired Skills & Experience
- A Degree in Mass Communication, English, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in journalism.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Deadline: February 29, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Reporter |