Digital Reporter Job vacancy at Mwananchi Communications

Vacancy Announcement

Mwananchi Communications Limited
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network. MCL has an award-winning presence in print and digital media, with exciting new ventures in innovation and events ecosystems. We are publishers of leading national news brands: Mwananchi, The Citizen, and Mwanaspoti in print and digital formats, and proprietors of the Mwananchi Digital suite of products, Nation ePaper, and EGazeti web platforms. We are audience-led, market-driven, and have a clear mission to empower the nation.

We are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

Position: Digital Reporter (1 Post)

Purpose:
The Digital Reporter is responsible for creating, curating, and delivering high-quality, engaging, and timely news content across digital platforms.

Main Responsibilities:

Content Creation: Produce accurate, clear, and engaging news articles, videos, and multimedia content for The Citizen’s digital platforms, including the website and social media.
Breaking News Coverage: Monitor and report on breaking news events, ensuring timely updates and comprehensive coverage.
Digital Publishing: Manage and update content on the website and social media platforms using content management systems and scheduling tools.
Research & Reporting: Conduct thorough research, interviews, and fact-checking to ensure the credibility and accuracy of all content.
Audience Engagement: Interact with readers and followers on social media, fostering community engagement and increasing audience reach.
Collaboration: Work closely with editors, photographers, videographers, and designers to produce cohesive stories.
Analytics and Performance Tracking: Analyze web traffic and engagement metrics using tools like Google Analytics or similar platforms.
Use data insights to refine content strategy and improve reach and impact.
Coordinate with social media and marketing teams to amplify content reach.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Experience: 2-3 years of working experience in digital content creation and reporting.

Mode of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal: https://careers.mcl.co.tz or email their application to: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com by January 15, 2025.
All applications should be in PDF format.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
MCL is an equal opportunity employer.

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