Position Title: Journalist
Employer: BeMedia
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 6 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Description
Reports to: News Director
Role: Fulltime
Location: Addis Ababa
Required no: 1
Schedule: Monday to Friday,
Saturday – as needed.
BeMedia is a production company established in Ethiopia and is an exclusive media content provider to Kana Television.
Kana Television is an Ethiopia-focused general entertainment, free-to-air, satellite TV channel. It delivers culturally resonant content that appeals to the entire family, covering a rich selection of homegrown content combined with popular international entertainment programs, entirely dubbed in local languages.
Our company is looking for a skilled Journalist to join our News team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality news content that resonates with our audience, ensuring journalistic integrity and creativity in storytelling.
The journalist will be reporting directly to the News Director.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- News Production: Under the supervision of the news director, facilitate and execute news productions, including off-set planning and daily news production decisions.
- Script Preparation: Collaborate with the News Director to prepare script breakdowns and recording schedules.
- Voice Over: Perform voice-over duties for news segments, ensuring clarity and professionalism in delivery.
- Event Coverage: Cover news events as necessary, gathering information and interviews to create comprehensive reports.
- Journalistic Standards: Uphold newsroom journalistic standards that govern the coverage of news events, ensuring ethical reporting practices.
- Crisis Management: Plan for unexpected events and react effectively in crises, keeping yourself focused and committed under pressure.
- Story Idea Development: Maintain extensive working files of potential story ideas, including crucial background information and strong local contacts.
- Research and Fact-Checking: Conduct thorough research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility of all stories.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance journalistic skills and contribute to the evolution of the newsroom.
QUALIFICATION AND DESIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years proven experience in journalism.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel out of town for training and meetings as necessary.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and able to learn new technologies.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Highly organized, team player, and self-starter.
- High ethical standards.
