Newswatch Communications Limited, publisher of Newswatch Magazine has announced vacant opening for the position of Deputy Bureau Chief.
Prospective applicants are expected to be seasoned journalists, investigate leads and tips, conduct interviews, research stories, write and edit news, update web content, meet publication or broadcast deadlines, and report on newsworthy events.
The Bureau chiefs will coordinate and assign news coverage to reporters, photographers and videographers, editors, producers, and other members of the news team.
They are also expected to serve as administrators, working with other newsroom managers or directors to set budgets and fulfill human resources functions related to training, hiring, and managing staff.
As news bureau chiefs, they are to use their judgment and experience to set the news agenda according to publication, station, or media conglomerate guidelines, and maintain journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness.
They will also focus on local, national, or international news coverage, have a subject-specific focus, such as government affairs, politics, or economics. In all of these situations, the bureau chief must employ his or her expertise to develop professional contacts with subject-matter experts, government officials, and other important figures to best obtain news information.
Only applicants who have first degree in Mass Communications, Social Sciences or Sciences should apply and must have work experience in a reputable Media organisation, with a minimum of five years cognate experience.
Curriculum vitae and application should be sent to 2d5f3@jbng.
The position will close in on Friday, April 18, 2014
