Jobs at New Vision for News Reporters in Uganda

Job Title: Business Reporter.

Key Results areas:

-         Ability to write factual, quality stories in accordance with the New Vision house-style and to meet reader expectations.

-         Write to a deadline.

-         Endlessly establish and maintain news sources by establishing regular contact to enhance the papers reputation of breaking stories and satisfy its readers and advertisers.

-         Reading  newspapers, listening to radio, watching TV, visiting websites and visiting various sources of information to catch up on news developments to keep abreast and hence ensuring that New Vision continues to break stories to maintain papers readership.

-         Generating story ideas that continue to the rich line-up of stories to meet the New Vision’s objective top remain the market leader.

Required skills and qualification:

-         At least a Degree in Journalism or the equivalent.

-         General interest in business and economics.

-         Good command of economic/financial terminologies and concepts.

-         Excellent writing skills.

-         At least 3 years of reporting experience.

-         Ability to identify newsworthy events and developments.

-         Ready to work beyond the ordinary 8am-5pm working hours.

-         Ability to work under minimal supervision.

-         Computer proficiency, especially in use of Microsoft word and internet.

How to apply:

Send your application with a CV and testimonials to;

The Human Resource Manager

New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.

P.O Box 9815, Kampala

You may hand deliver your application to our Head Office

Plot 19/21 First Street Industrial Area in Kampala.