JOURNALIST

JOB TITLE:  Journalist/Reporter

REPORTS TO: CEO

FUNCTION: Journalism

LOCATION: Accra, Ghana

CONTRACT: Full-time

DATE:  29/10/2018

ROLE OBJECTIVE:

A reputable magazine company which has branches across Africa is seeking a Journalist. The Journalist will work together with the core editorial board and is responsible for ensuring that all stories meet standards and journalistic integrity. The ideal candidate must have exceptional interviewing skills. 

Key responsibilities:

Generate story ideas, conduct research, gather and verify information, and present and produce stories in a manner that is clear, relevant, unbiased and meaningful to readers

Conduct interviews, analyse and interpret news and write features

Ensure that all stories meet standards of journalistic integrity

Publicity and advertising planning among others

Represent the magazine at related events 

Qualifications

A minimum of a first degree or certificate in journalism or related field

Minimum of five years of editorial experience in print media

Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent interpersonal and oral or written communication skills

Exceptional interviewing skills

Journalism background preferred

Applicant should be comfortable working in and out of the office, and comfortable with face to face contact with high profile personalities

Ability to work independently

APPLICATION MODE

Please e-mail your CV & Cover Letter to us at jobs@kusiconsulting.com with the subject 'Journalist'. Please ensure that your CV demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out above.

All applicants should have either Ghanaian citizenship or be otherwise eligible to live and work in Ghana.