Leadership Newspapers is recruiting suitable personnel to fill the following vacancies at their Abuja Office:
1.) Reporter
He/she will be responsible for
researching and reporting news
stories of local, national or
international interest. The ideal
candidate will be required to collect and analyse information about newsworthy events, receive
assignments and evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Requirements
A candidate may be considered for
the position of reporter if he/she
has an HND (Lower Credit) or First
Degree (Second Class, Lower) with
one to two years’ experience in a
reputable media organization;
though fresh candidates may also
apply. Should have good writing skills, should posses numeracy and
computer skills in addition to any
other requirement that may apply
to reporting.
2.) Senior Reporters
He/she will be responsible for writing high- quality news and feature stories in accordance with our house style. Good organisational skills are essential for the role as is the ability to
work well within a busy but vibrant
team. He/she will be expected to
evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas; gather and
analyse information about newsworthy events.
Requirements
HND (Lower Credit) or First Degree (Second Class, Lower Division) in any discipline with two years’ experience in a leading national paper; should have good writing skills, possess investigative and numeracy skills; should be resourceful and have good contacts.
3.) Correspondents
He/she will be required to gather
information, prepare stories and write stories that inform the public about local, state, national and international events; present points of view on current issues; and report on the actions of public officials, corporate
executives, interest groups and others who exercise power.
Requirements
HND (Lower Credit) or First Degree (Second Class, Lower Division) in any discipline with three years experience in a leading national paper.
4.) Sub-Editor
He/she will ensure that beats on his/her watch are optimally covered; ensure that stories/features/ interviews/photographs or other graphic materials on the pages used under his/her supervision are of high standard; initiate story/ feature ideas and follow-ups; maintain a high standard of ethics and discipline, co-ordinate the reporters under him/her and provide direction.
Requirements
HND (Lower Credit)or First Degree
(Second Class, Lower Division) in
any discipline with five years
experience in a leading national
paper.
5.) Senior Correspondent
The ideal candidate will be expected to cover one or more beats; provide analysis on the goings- on on his/her beat from time to time and work across the various news platforms in the group.
Requirements
HND (Lower Credit) or First Degree (Second Class Lower Division) in any discipline. They should five years’ experience in a leading national paper.
6.) Chief Correspondent
The ideal candidate will be required to provide analysis on the goings-on on his/her beat from time to time and work across the various news platforms in the group.
Requirements
HND (Lower Credit) or First Degree (Second Class, Lower Division) in any discipline. They should eight years experience in a leading national paper.
Application Closing Date
4th February, 2013
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send
application and CV to:
LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER GROUP,
No 27, Ibrahim Tahir Lane, off
Shehu Musa Ya’Adua way.
Utako, Abuja
OR jobs@leadership.ng
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