Chief Reporter at Ghana News Agency

• Works to oral and written instructions and to established procedures
•  Covers and reports general news events, conducts interviews and investigations for the writing of special reports in the national interest
•  Pitches ideas to editors for follow-up stories
•  Research background of stories for comprehensive and accurate news features and special reports
•  Arranges interviews with sources for well-researched and investigative stories news features and documentaries
•  Establishes and maintains relationships with individuals who are credible source of information in the interest of the nation
•  Reports on assigned beats, such as Law and Order, Peace and Security, Science and Environment, Agriculture and Parliament on daily basis
•  Generates and develops video, online and social media content
•  Does line reports from the scene and undertakes special field and investigative assignments
•  Rewrites stories of reporters to meet GNA house style and to fit time and space requirements
•  Investigates and reports breaking news, such as disasters, crimes or human-interest stories.
•  Performs any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A bachelor’s degree in Journalist or Communication with 7 years working experience as a Journalist
•  Must be a member of a professional association, such as the Ghana Journalists Association
•  Demonstrate ability to generate and develop story ideas
•  Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and understand at least one Ghana language
•  Good understanding of current affairs and capacity to analyze political, economic and social issues
•  Demonstrate ability edit scripts and news stories
•  Must have presence on social media
•  Strong experience in and understanding of new media, as well as tradional and digital media in Africa.
•  Should be able to undertake standup interviews
•  Experience in audio and/or video production
•  Strong knowledge and commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards passion for generating and writing interesting and relevant stories
•  Critical thinker, analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Great interpersonal skills and team player