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Independent News & Media PLC

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Creative Arts

Journalism

Addis Ababa

0 years - 2 years

1 Position

2025-07-01

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2025-07-29

Required Skills

journalism

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Fields of study

Journalism, media studies and communication

Full Time

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Job Description

Work Arrangement:On Site 

Experience Level:Junior (0 - 2 years)

Open Positions:1 

Category:Journalism 

Salary:Negotiable

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The successful applicant must be able to supervise and train reporters, handle the pressure of daily and weekly deadlines, and lead by example with top-notch writing and reporting skills.
    S/he must be proficient in reacting to and covering breaking news and also identify trends and write features in numerous business arenas.

  • Applicants must have excellent sources and produce ground-breaking stories about the business sector, together with the reporters they work with. They source and assign reporters to various events and news leads; assist reporters in sourcing news leads and gathering information required to produce thorough in-depth articles; follow up on reporters' progress daily and ensure articles and feature stories are submitted before the deadline.

  • The successful applicant assists senior editors in editing submitted drafts; pitch ideas for
    in-depth feature and agenda articles; have or develop an adequate understanding of the topics covered by the publication; and occasionally write and submit articles before the predetermined deadline.

  • S/he is required to help improve journalistic and writing skills through feedback and discussion with editors; communicate with senior editors in a timely and efficient manner; file weekly story budgets; and give editors advance notices on stories in progress.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, or other related areas in social sciences.

  • Have at least one year experience in roles with a similar job description. 

  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. Adept in Amharic is an added advantage. 

  • Time management, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants Meeting The criteria can apply through THIS LINK . under the "Assignment Editor " slot.
You may contact the HR department at +251114163020 for additional information. or
submit applications in person at Independent News & Media Plc. on Tegene Bldg, 7th Floor (Beqlo Bet area Sierra Leone St. next to former Global Hotel).
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*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening and interviews. Female applicants are highly encouraged. *

Fields Of Study

Journalism, media studies and communication

Skills Required

journalism

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