News Anchor, Reporter And Editor Jobs at Beat FM Nigeria

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Job Title: News Anchor, Reporter And Editor

Location: Ibadan

Company: Beat FM Nigeria

Sector: Media Outfit

Requirements & Responsibilities:

•   To gather news using contact, sources, through personal interviews, wire services, news briefings by the government or press release sent by companies.

•   They decide when stories will run and come up with innovative ways to present that news

•   Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.

•   After collecting the information, a reporter or editor compiles the data and writes the report.

•   Gathers and verifies factual information regarding articles through interviews, observation and research.

•   He should follow the latest developments in his beat, that is, a particular field like crime, politics, sports, business etc, and file regular updates on his allotted topic.

•   Organize materials and writes articles based on information obtained, writes about hard news, current affairs, that is the latest developments or incidents that take place.

•   Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.

•   Use various social platforms to provide updates and news stories to the public. Therefore, Will be sent to cover important events and report on them which must make the news.

•   Must correct spelling and grammatical mistakes and ensue the copy is reading smoothly.

•   Must verify details if they seem to be wrong or unclear.

•   If the copy is badly written, he must also re write the copy so that readers can understand the news clearly.

•   He needs to give headlines, captions, slugs, blurbs and search for appropriate inserts to bring life to the news.

•   Must have knowledge of computers and know how to operate the hardware to make the bulletin a success.

•   They interact with sources, employees and the heads of other departments, such as advertising and programming.

•   Anchors news and radio programs to convey news stories to the public.

•   Strong on-air presentation.

•   Observer newsroom leadership skills.

•   Excellent communication skill in oral and written form.

•   Has excellent attendance and positive attitude to the job.

•   Adhere strictly to rules and procedures as set by management.

•   Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Apply with your CV and cover letter.

Deadline: 20 February 2012.

News Anchor, Reporter And Editor Jobs