Job Description

Seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who knows how to make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news. Candidates must have strong logistical skills and the ability to move crews strategically. We need someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate coverage and problem solves unforeseen obstacles. This person must be able to perform calmly and communicate effectively under pressure.

• Working knowledge of libel laws and journalistic ethics.
• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Compelling and accurate writing
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
• Listen for and respond to breaking news
• Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Job Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of assignment desk experience
• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
• General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms
• College degree preferred in related communications field.
• Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Foreign language and literature, Ethiopian Language or related field or comparable television work experience preferred.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements can submit their non-returnable application letter, CV with three names of reference & copies other credentials in person  located around Gerji beside Unity University Bawa building 1^st floor,

Or  send through the following e-mail address: saripapy@gmail.com

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!

EBS TELEVISION ETHIOPIA P.L.C. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!