Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Nation Media Group ('NMG') is Uganda's most influential media house with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in the country and region. We are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and positively influencing society by providing content that informs, educates, and entertains.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

Responsibilities or duties

To carry out investigations, generate ideas for news stories and deliver analysis on breaking stories that add value to the content of broadcast and print.

• Work with the Investigations Editor to research, develop and produce investigative documentary and digital documentary projects for multi-media platforms including Broadcast and Print digital platforms.
• Work with Investigative Editor to develop special projects for multimedia platforms.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Exercise editorial judgement in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver programs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Publish and air stories that are free of defamatory content and libel
• Attend to viewers' complaints, views and reactions and takes appropriate action
• 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 objectives.
• Write at least two blogs per week to NMG Digital Platforms.
• Apply NMG Editorial and Social Media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company Digital assets.
• Undertake any other projects assigned by the Managing Editor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Academic

University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.

Professional

Diploma in Journalism

Core Competences

• Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense
• Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and /or depth of knowledge in beat specialty
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Deadline driven
• High degree of professionalism
• Must be able to work independently and with little supervision
• Intensive reporting style focused on uncovering hidden truths
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks
• Strong analytical skills

Experience needed

5-7 years daily newsroom experience, with emphasis on investigative writing and / or reporting.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

NMG Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Work with the Investigations Editor to research, develop and produce investigative documentary and digital documentary projects for multi-media platforms including Broadcast and Print digital platforms.
• Work with Investigative Editor to develop special projects for multimedia platforms.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Exercise editorial judgement in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver programs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Publish and air stories that are free of defamatory content and libel
• Attend to viewers' complaints, views and reactions and takes appropriate action
• 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 objectives.
• Write at least two blogs per week to NMG Digital Platforms.
• Apply NMG Editorial and Social Media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company Digital assets.
• Undertake any other projects assigned by the Managing Editor.

• Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense
• Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and /or depth of knowledge in beat specialty
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Deadline driven
• High degree of professionalism
• Must be able to work independently and with little supervision
• Intensive reporting style focused on uncovering hidden truths
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks
• Strong analytical skills

• University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Diploma in Journalism