Reporter
Nation Media Group
About Nation Media Group
The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. As a brand, we are committed to generating and creating content that will inform, educate and entertain our consumers across the different platforms, keeping in mind the changing needs and trends in the industry.
Job Description
We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to research/ investigate and produce news articles, engaging in enterprise journalism and breaking stories across NMG news platforms with an objective and impartial viewpoint. Responsibilities will include interviewing sources, breaking news online, collecting firsthand accounts of events, and meeting tight deadlines, among others.
Reports to: National News Editor
Department: Editorial
Responsibilities
Develops reports and writes news for the assigned title / beat in finished form, so that no major rewrite is required or no extensive additional report is needed.
Takes notes on location, carries out interviews, checks facts and tape records as the case may be; writes news on own initiative, choice and judgment or at the direction of the Editor.
Ensures that the material written reflects a thorough understanding of the MPL's style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism.
Researches and provides background information to make copy complete.
Briefs the editor on stories gathered and writes the selected ones within set deadlines.
Follows news leads and maintains close contacts with news sources.
Continually builds his/her contacts list and demonstrate its value with consistent exclusive reports or information.
Responds promptly to breaking news.
Is primarily responsible for the correctness of facts, content and style of his/her news materials.
Closely co-operates with photographers from whom he/she orders pictures on the issues he/she covers.
Performs both independently and under supervision in accordance with general principles and directives.
Requirements
University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
Diploma in Journalism
1 to 2 years daily newsroom experience, with emphasis on investigative writing and/ or reporting.
Passion for writing coupled with a keen news sense
Possessesbroad knowledge of local and regional issues and /ordepth of knowledge in beat specialty
Ability to work accurately and under pressure
Deadline driven
Computer literate
Must have a good eye for detail
Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks
How to Apply
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 13th February 2026 to the HR Manager- NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html
NMG Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
