Nation Media Group Freelance Correspondent Writers – Rwanda Jobs

Job Ref: HR-FCW-09-10

Nation Media Group Ltd., the leading Multi-Media House in East & Central Africa is growing and wishes to expand and strengthen the Editorial Division staff capability by recruiting result-oriented, dynamic and self driven Freelance Correspondent Writers to join the Division in The EastAfrican publication, to be fully based in Rwanda.

Key result areas will include:

* Executing fresh assignments related to current affairs and social issues, as well as interviews and features that appeal to the readers;
* Thoroughly researching stories to ensure they are factually correct, topical and well-constructed;
* Re-writing and adapting existing material to make it suitable for and relevant to readers; and
* Developing a knowledge base and a database of contacts through continuous networking as well as keeping abreast with news broadcasts and the local printed media.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

* University Degree;
* Diploma in Journalism;
* 3 years working experience as a reporter; and
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before September 22, 2010.

NB: We shall only contact the short listed applicants