Current Affairs Writer at Tuko Media

We are looking for a current affairs writer who will be responsible for breaking news and political content. We expect you to have exceptional digital writing skills, editorial experience, and a proven ability to craft stories that captivate our audience and drive engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring trending breaking news topics and political stories.
• Writing and publishing high-quality news and political content that resonates with our audience.
• Developing exclusive stories through in-depth research and interviews.
• Sourcing expert comments and securing interviews with key figures.
• Demonstrating excellent interviewing and fact-checking skills.
• Crafting well-researched, engaging articles with perfect English grammar and storytelling.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in journalism, especially in current affairs and political reporting.
• Flawless writing skills, including narrative flow, structure, and grammar.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to stay ahead of trending news.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an eye for detail.
• Strategic and analytical thinking abilities, particularly in identifying news angles.
• Self-motivation, with a hunger to learn and adapt in a fast-paced news environment.
• Ability to work remotely (reliable internet connection, laptop with minimum Intel Core i3).
• Proficiency in using social media platforms for news sourcing and audience engagement.