Jobs 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

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• 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 Agricultures to video, online and social media content
•  Performs any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Journalist or Communications with at least 5 years working experience as a Journalist
•  Must be a member of a professional association such as the Ghana Journalists Association
•  Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and understand at least one Ghanaian language
•  Good understanding of current affairs and capacity to analyze political, economic and social issues
•  Passion for process-centred stories
•  Strong knowledge of media ethics and law
•  Great interpersonal skills
•  Critical thinker, team player and problem-solving skills
•  Must have presence on social media
•  Should be able to undertake standup interviews
•  Experience audio and/or video production

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• 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