Main Responsibilities
• Develops reports and writes news for the title he/she is assigned to in finished form, so that no major rewrite news or features on own initiative, choice and judgment or at the direction of either the news editor or section editor.
• The material so written must reflect a thorough understanding of the MCL`s style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism.
• Researches and provides background information to make copy complete.
• Briefs News Editor on stories gathered and writes the selected ones within set deadlines.
• Follows news leads and leads and maintains close contacts with news sources.
• Continually builds his/her contacts list and demonstrates its value with consistent exclusive reports or information.
• Responds promptly to news breaks.
• Is primarily but not solely responsible for the correctness of facts, content and style of his/her covers.
• Performs both independently and under supervision in accordance with general principles and directives.

Qualifications and Experience
Academic: Basic University Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication.
Experience: 1-3 years Journalistic working experience, will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a day time telephone contact by 4th November 2015 to:-
Human Resources Manager

Mwananchi Communications Ltd
P.O.BOX 19754
DAR ES SALAAM
E-mail: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.