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If you believe that you are ready for a stimulating environment and thrive in innovation then GhanaNet may be the employer for you. GhanaNet is a division of the Metropolitan Multimedia Limited, Incorporated in Ghana in AD 2007. GhanaNet is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality. We strive to make the process of applying for positions at GhanaNet less cumbersome to prospective applicants. To this end the process is constantly being reviewed to keep pace with best practice

Job Description

The News Reporter works under the supervision of the News Director. The Reporter specializes in covering a news beat, produces daily news for radio newscasts, produces in-depth radio features, and produces special reports as assigned. The Reporter may be asked to anchor radio newscasts, appear as a guest on programs, or host programs. Increasing Web involvement is expected

Duties include:

• interviewing people in a range of different circumstances;
• building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc;
• seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other media;
• attending press conferences and asking questions;
• attending a range of events, such as council meetings, magistrates’ court proceedings, football matches, talent contests, etc;
• answering the phones on the news desk and reacting to breaking news stories;
• working closely with the news team, photographers and editors;
• recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment;
• producing concise and accurate copy according to the organisations’s house style and to strict deadlines
• writing short ‘fillers’ to entertain and researching and writing longer feature articles, sometimes for subsidiary publications and supplements;
• creating and uploading news content for the website;
• ‘live’ online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events – a growing area of work, especially on national newspapers.

Required Skills or Experience

A minimum of a diploma in journalism or related field. Applicants must posses the following Key skills for web designers.

• Strong Research Skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills