Multimedia Journalist / Reporter at CL Communications

CL Communication – A fast-growing Media and communication company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist / Reporter

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Anchor/Multimedia Journalist produces and anchors newscasts, reports, writes, voices(not often), edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Edits video clips as assigned.
Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, and artistic, social or other functions.
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
Edits news events and news reports.
Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

This job is virtual, you can work from anywhere in Nigeria
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree qualification.
Minimum of 2 years experience.
Excellent Social Media Management Skills
You must have a functioning Laptop or Desktop Computer with a stable Internet Connection.
Willing to work long hours sometimes and weekends.
Ability to meet publication deadlines.

Required Skills: