Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Shirika la Utangazaji Tanzania (TBC) is seeking to fill 26 positions for Journalist Grade II.

Responsibilities or duties

• To gather and writes news and stories;
• To write scripts and continuities and prepares programmes for radio and television products;
• To collects, reports and comments on news and current affairs for broadcasting by radio or television;
• To interview politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television;
• To write editorials and selects, revises, arranges and edits submitted articles and other materials for broadcasting on radio or television;
• To write advertising copy promoting particular products or services;
• To select, assemble and prepare publicity materials about business or other organizations for being broadcast through radio, television or other media;
• To provide professional and technical support to other junior reporters/journalists; and
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: - Journalism, Mass Communication or TV/Film Production from a recognized Institution. Knowledge in word processing, graphics, photographing, photo-editing and video shooting is an added advantage. Computer skills are essential.

Experience needed

Not specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

26 Positions available.

• To gather and writes news and stories;
• To write scripts and continuities and prepares programmes for radio and television products;
• To collects, reports and comments on news and current affairs for broadcasting by radio or television;
• To interview politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television;
• To write editorials and selects, revises, arranges and edits submitted articles and other materials for broadcasting on radio or television;
• To write advertising copy promoting particular products or services;
• To select, assemble and prepare publicity materials about business or other organizations for being broadcast through radio, television or other media;
• To provide professional and technical support to other junior reporters/journalists; and
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Word processing
• Graphics
• Photographing
• Photo-editing
• Video shooting
• Computer skills

• Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication or TV/Film Production from a recognized Institution.