News Reporter at Naija News

Position Summary

• Naija News is looking for a News Reporter with a solid editorial/ journalistic background who will research, monitor, fact-check and write news stories. with the Naija News audience in mind.
• You will have a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them interesting, relatable and easy to understand.

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 Naija News brand voice, and adherence to the Naija News 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 Naija News
• Stay keyed into trends and the competitive landscape to ensure that Naija News 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

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications and work experience.
• Experience covering/ writing news, current affairs and politics for a digital publication
• Great networking skills to source news stories and secure interviews
• Passion for producing exclusive stories with deep analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of Google Workspace - docs, sheets, drive, slides, etc.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm.