What kind of hands-on training and tutelage can editors give their reporters on the job? Below is an excellent example contained in a letter pioneer Assistant Editor, later Editor and Editor-In-Chief, of The Guardian, Femi Kusa wrote to Collins Obibi, then a reporter on August 7, 1991. The letter contained in the book The Making […]
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Ace broadcaster, Tunji Ajibade has been appointed as the Manager of CROWTHER 88.5 FM, Oyo, by the management of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo. His appointment was confirmed in a Facebook post by Sunday Saanu, a media aide in the institution. Ajibade, a highly experienced, and thoroughbred broadcaster, is a 1988 graduate of the Department
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Editorial vacancies exist in an Abuja-based online newspaper recruiting an Editor-in-Chief, a Head of Investigation and some reporters as part of efforts to reposition its operations. According to tweets by the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, the requirements for the positions not in his organisation are as follows; Editor-in-Chief An
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Theodora Aidoo writes on the experiences of three female journalists in the newsroom in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown Men have largely dominated journalism in Ghana and women’s voices were not often heard in the media in times of crisis and conflict. These days, however, there is a paradigm shift, and this is no
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African Media Agency (AMA) writes on the 13th anniversary of the founding of Africa 24 Media by Asif Sheikh whose passion is to build an independent media conglomerate to enable Africans to tell, own, and benefit from their own stories. They say 3rd time is a charm, we say 13 is our charm. Today marks
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Before launching his publication YES INTERNATIONAL Magazine, Azuh Arinze has had vast experience in entertainment and celebrity reporting, including being Editor of Encomium Weekly for eight years. In this interview to mark the tenth anniversary of his magazine, Arinze who is also an author and communication strategist shares insights on the various lessons he has
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Media Programmes and Opportunities THIS WEEK (May 24 – May 30, 2021) and UPCOMING include deadlines for projects, conference, training, lecture, fellowships and others Monday, May, 24 Paid INTERNSHIP AT AFRICA-CHINA REPORTING PROJECT May 24 is the deadline to apply for a paid internship for The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at Wits Journalism is looking for an
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Emmanuel Udom reports on tributes for media leaders who died in the last fifteen months at the event tagged “An Afternoon of Tributes – Honouring the Dead, Inspiring the Living” In Nigeria, it seems many journalists prefer to celebrate other people and neglect their own achievements, no matter how modest. This is rather strange, as
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Three urgent vacancies exist in three top media organisations for qualified applicants. Web Editor Radio Now is a public service media company focused on delivering accurate and balanced Nigeria-focused programming. We exist to hold power accountable and help Nigerians be better informed, and involved citizens. Now more than ever, Nigerians need information they can trust,
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A vacancy exists for the post of Managing Editor at Newswire www. newswirengr.com The Managing Editor will set themes and determine content, solicit and evaluate pitches from writers, assign stories, schedule articles and reviews, support the editors, communicate feedbacks and format articles for publication. The suitable candidate should be skilled in content management, with news
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