Reporter at Ghana News Agency

• Generates story ideas and following leads from local and international sources to plan, arrange and conduct interviews and writes stories and features in the public interest
•  Works to oral and written instructions and to established procedures
•  Covers and reports general news events and breaking news in real time
•  Pitches story ideas to editors for follow up
•  Reports on assigned beats, such as Law and Order, Peace and Security, Environment and Agriculture, on daily basis
•  Does live reports from the field and covering special assignments in the Districts
•  May specialize in any area and be designated accordingly
•  Contributes to video, online and social media content
•  Performs any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from an accredited institution with at least 3 years of experience as a Journalist
•  Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and understands at least one Ghana Language
•  Strong writing skills and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
•  Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
•  Should be able to undertake standup media
•  Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
•  Critical thinker, analytical and problem-solving skills