Ghana News Agency (GNA) Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Ghana News Agency (GNA) Recruitment 2024 | GNA Recruitment. The application deadline is 4th September 2020.
Ghana News Agency (GNA), the only national wire service in-charge of collection, packaging and dissemination of news.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
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Job Title: Reporter
Key Duties/Responsibilities
• 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 a 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
Qualifications
• 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
Location: Accra
Job Title: Chief Reporter
Key Duties/Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Journalism 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 a presence on social media
Strong experience in and understanding of new media, as well as traditional 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
Location: Accra
Job Title: Senior Reporter
Key Duties/Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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 a presence on social media
Should be able to undertake standup interviews
Experience audio and/or video production
How to Apply for GNA Recruitment
Interested and qualified applicants should send their application cover letters stating the position, district and region with a comprehensive curriculum including supporting documents to the:
Director of Administration
Ghana News Agency
P.O.Box 2118
Accra
Important Note:
Applicants must as part of the application submit a Statement of Purpose (Number of words 500 words, font style, Time Roman, Front size and lining spacing should be 1.5), indicating their strength as Journalist and when they should be considered for the role.
OR Send Application to [email protected] Indicating position as the subject.
Application Deadline: 4th September 2020
