Chief Reporter - Ghana News Agency

Ghana News Agency is searching for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Chief Reporter

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Works to oral and written instructions and to established procedures
• Covers and reports general news events, conducts interviews and investigations for the writing of special reports in the national interest
• Pitches ideas to editors for follow-up stories
• Research background of stories for comprehensive and accurate news features and special reports
• Arranges interviews with sources for well-researched and investigative stories news features and documentaries
• Establishes and maintains relationships with individuals who are credible source of information in the interest of the nation
• Reports on assigned beats, such as Law and Order, Peace and Security, Science and Environment, Agriculture and Parliament on daily basis

• Generates and develops video, online and social media content
• Does line reports from the scene and undertakes special field and investigative assignments
• Rewrites stories of reporters to meet GNA house style and to fit time and space requirements
• Investigates and reports breaking news, such as disasters, crimes or human-interest stories.
• Performs any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
  
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Journalist or Communication with 7 years working experience as a Journalist
• Must be a member of a professional association, such as the Ghana Journalists Association
• Demonstrate ability to generate and develop story ideas
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and understand at least one Ghana language
• Good understanding of current affairs and capacity to analyze political, economic and social issues
• Demonstrate ability edit scripts and news stories
• Must have presence on social media
• Strong experience in and understanding of new media, as well as tradional and digital media in Africa.
• Should be able to undertake standup interviews
• Experience in audio and/or video production
• Strong knowledge and commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards passion for generating and writing interesting and relevant stories
• Critical thinker, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills and team player
  
  

Location: Accra