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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Nation Media Group (NMG) is East Africa’s leading independent media house, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through high-quality journalism and innovative media solutions that uphold democratic values and foster socio-economic development. With a proud legacy dating back to 1959, NMG has evolved from a single newspaper into a multimedia powerhouse operating across print, broadcast, and digital platforms in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Renowned for its editorial independence, credibility, and journalistic excellence, the Group has earned widespread recognition and numerous regional and international accolades.
NMG offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions integrity, creativity, and continuous professional development, attracting top talent with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and hybrid work arrangements. At the heart of its business model lies a commitment to digital transformation and audience-centric content delivery, supported by data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technologies.
Guided by core values of trust, innovation, respect, and social responsibility, the Group actively engages in impactful CSR initiatives focused on education, health, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. As a media giant with an expansive reach and a loyal audience base, Nation Media Group continues to shape public discourse and influence change across the region. For more information, visit www.nationmedia.com.
News Reporter job at Nation Media Group
Nation Media Group
To 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.
Take instructions and briefs from the Head of News Gathering and News Producers on stories to be covered.
Ensures that the equipment are readily available in working order
Assess the situation on location to determine the required pictures and sound bites and captures the images or directs a cameraman to do so.
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.
Previews the material, takes time codes, writes a script to go with the pictures and gets the scripts edited.
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.
Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime or education.
Develop ideas or material for features or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues or personal experiences.
Send daily briefs and updates of news (Text & photo or Rich media) as it happens to the Online Editor to achieve the Digital/Mobile 1st Objective.
Apply NMG Editorial and social media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company digital assets.
Attend to viewers' complaints, views and reactions and take appropriate action.
Undertake any other projects as assigned by the Head of News NMGU.
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Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
Professional: Diploma in Journalism
Experience: At least 1 to 2 years of experience in the media industry with proven ability to conceptualize, edit and execute television stories and an excellent command of the British English Language.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and/or depth knowledge in beat specialty.
Ability to work accurately & under pressure Deadline driven
Computer Literate
Must have a good eye for detail
Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
Must be able to demonstrate a unique skills set in managing digital media television production workflow systems.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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 Lead-NMGU, Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited, Kampala Serena Conference Center at ntvhr@ntv.co.ug
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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