CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Independent News & Media
Plc, publishers and distributors of the largest English weekly in Ethiopia, Fortune Newspaper, would like to offer the
following career opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are on the lookout for a
passionate journalist to join our newsroom department.
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The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate an ability to write
investigative articles, feature stories, and analytical pieces.
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Applicants must be well-grounded in news and have the ability to uncover
stories about the economic and business sectors.
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Candidates must be able to write five originally sourced news stories
each week, in addition to an unspecified number of shorter, non-reported daily
briefs.
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The ideal candidate for this job should handle the pressures of daily
deadlines, not be intimidated by workload pressure and stress, and possess
talent and enthusiasm for digging out the real story and uncovering the truth.
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Source interesting, newsworthy stories each week.
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Follow up on leads, in person whenever possible and via telephone in
other cases.
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Have or develop adequate understanding about the topics covered by the
publication.
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Attend and document various events, such as conferences, exhibitions,
court hearings, etc.
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Improve journalistic and writing skills through feedback and discussion
with editors.
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Communicate with editors in a timely and efficient manner.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
. Graduates of law, political science,
journalism, economics, finance, or English literature from recognized
universities.
. Must be able to clearly convey information
and have strong writing and excellent portfolio skills in
English.
. Ability to work in a high-pressure,
fast-moving environment and meet deadlines.
·
An eye for detail along with critical thinking.
· Prioritizing
and multitasking.
· To excel in this role, you should be friendly, self-motivated, and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
INITIAL SALARY: 8000
ETB
How to Apply:
Applicants who fulfil the
above-mentioned criteria should apply through the Fortune Career website.
https://careers.addisfortune.info/ or submit in person at Independent News
& Media Plc., on Sierra Leone St., Tegene Bldg, 7th Floor, adjacent to
Global Hotel, Beqilo Bet area. For further information, you may call
011-416-3020.
Female applicants are highly
encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further
screening and interviews.
Open Positions: 3
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: 8000 ETB
Work Experiance: 0