Writer Jobs in Uganda, Journalism, Mass Com, Literature- Writing Vacancy

Job Title: Writer

Age: 29 and below

Beginning Salary: 300,000- But will increase (Every Month)

Benefits and Bonuses: Yes

Deadline: 25 Feb 2011

A fast growing media company in Uganda is looking for a good writer; the application process will be handled by this website.

Job Descriptions

• Creating original works especially articles

• Proposing topics about which to write or receiving assignments;

• Gathering information about the topic;

• Selecting and organizing the material he or she has gathered;

• Revising or rewriting material;

• Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal

• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and

emphasis of developing news stories.

• Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.

• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Knowledge Requirements

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Computers: Must have very good computer typing skills

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Originality -- The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Educational Requirements

A Diploma or Degree in Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication, or any Liberal Arts Course

Must have very good writing skills

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to admin@newjobscorner.com. Do not forget to attach a writing sample of your original work. People who send non original content will be disqualified .

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