Graduate and Experienced Reporters at Leadership Newspapers Nationwide Recruitments
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.
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