Sports Writer

Job Title:SPORTS WRITER Job Number:HR-SW-10-12 
Job Type:Full Time Number of Openings:
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Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of a Sports Writer.



We are seeking for qualified and experienced Sports Writer who will add value to the operations of the Group.

Key responsibilities
 Develops, reports and writes sports news as assigned by the Sports Editor in line with the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism;
• Researches and provides background sports information, briefs the Sports Editor on sports news gathered and writes the selected ones within set deadlines;
• Follows sports news leads and maintains close contacts with news sources;
• Liaises with photographers and Photo Editor so as to produce the stories;
• Responds promptly to sports news breaks and escalates to the sports Editor.
 
Required Skills:

Knowledge and skills requirements:

• University degree and training in Journalism;
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a Reporter/Writer;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and cope with pressure and deadlines.

 
Benefits:Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Bonus Plan, Flex Time

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