News Reporter Job at Naija News

Naija News is a native digital newspaper platform published by Polance Media Limited (RC1513324). We are an independent news organization focused on serving the Nigerian audience and the world at large with verified and undiluted news reports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: News Reporter

Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, Resume and at least 5 samples of their work to: jobs@naijanews.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• All candidates must have access to a computer, and internet, and be able to work remotely.
• Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.