Independent News & Media Plc, publishers and distributors of the largest English weekly in Ethiopia, Fortune, would like to offer the following career opportunities.
JOB PURPOSE
The successful applicant must be able to supervise and train reporters, handle the pressure of daily and weekly deadlines, and lead by example with truly top-notch writing and reporting skills. S/he must develop the ability to react to and cover breaking news and also identify trends and write features in numerous business arenas.
Applicants must develop excellent sources and produce ground-breaking stories about the business sector, together with the reporters they work with. They source and assign reporters to various events and news leads; assist reporters in sourcing news leads and gathering information required to produce thorough in-depth articles; follow up on reporters' progress daily and ensure articles and feature stories are submitted before the deadline.
The successful applicant assists senior editors in editing submitted drafts; pitching ideas for in-depth feature and agenda articles; having or developing an adequate understanding of the topics covered by the publication, and occasionally writing and submitting articles before the predetermined deadline.
S/he is required to help improve journalistic and writing skills through feedback and discussion with editors; communicate with senior editors in a timely and efficient manner; file weekly story budgets, and give editors advance notices on stories in progress.
Required Number: 1
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, or other related areas in social sciences.
Demonstrate full proficiency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Amharic is a plus.
Demonstrate adequate time management, communication, and leadership skills.
Have at least one year of experience in roles with a similar job description.
Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment and meet deadlines.