Bureau Chief Job Opportunity at Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)

Job Title:     Bureau Chief - Mbale
Employer: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Location: Mbale, Uganda

Duties:
Discusses news gathering assignments with the Regional Editor
Prepares the day’s docket by listing down all the regional stories items and sends docket to the Deputy News Editor
The jobholder briefs the deputy news editor on the stories gathered and writes the selected ones within set deadlines
Takes notes on location, carries out interviews, checks facts and tape records as the case may be
Researches and provides background information to make stories complete and at editor’s request, supplies more relevant information on stories of interest.
Assigns reporters and gives them guidance on what to look for in stories

Education:
The applicants for the MPL Bureau Chief job placement should hold a University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
Diploma in Journalism

Experience
A minimum of three to five years of journalism experience and demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom
Excellent writing and editing skills, with good understanding of editorial practices, writing and editing requirements in a busy newsroom
Keen eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work effectively with the team and collate material from multiple sources

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents with daytime telephone number via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com

NB: Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 7th June 2017