Investigative Reporter

Reports to: Investigative Editor

Department: Editorial

JOB PURPOSE:
To carry out investigations, generate ideas for news stories and deliver analysis on breaking stories that add value to the content of Broadcast and Print.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Investigations Editor to research, develop and produce investigative documentary and digital documentary projects for multi-media platforms including Broadcast and Print digital platforms.
• Work with Investigative Editor to develop special projects for multimedia platforms.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Exercise editorial judgement in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Publish and air stories that are free of defamatory content and libel
• Attend to viewers’ complaints, views and reactions and takes appropriate action
• Send daily briefs and updates of news (Text & photo or Rich media) as it happens to the Online Editor to achieve the Digital/ Mobile 1st objectives.
• Write at least two blogs per week to NMG Digital Platforms.
• Apply NMG Editorial and Social Media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company Digital assets.
• Under take any other projects assigned by the Managing Editor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic and Experience:

Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.

Professional: Diploma in Journalism

Experience: 5-7 years daily newsroom experience, with emphasis on investigative writing and/ or reporting.

Core Competences:

• Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense
• Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues and /or depth of knowledge in beat specialty
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Deadline driven
• High degree of professionalism
• Must be able to work independently and with little supervision
• Intensive reporting style focused on uncovering hidden truths
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks
• Strong analytical skills