Overview
The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant position:
District Reporters (3 years contract)
The purpose of the positions is to attain nationwide news coverage on our platforms and targeted Districts are: Chitipa, Karonga, Rumphi, Nkhatabay, Mzimba, Kasungu, Ntchisi, Dowa, Nkhotakota, Likoma, Salima, Mchinji, Dedza, Ntcheu, Balaka, Machinga, Zomba, Mulanje, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Nsanje, Chikwawa, Mwanza and Neno.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generating news ideas for Radio, Television and Online platforms
- Covering news at District level and report on the same for MBC’s bulletins and other current affairs programmes
- Covering breaking news and planned assignments
- Providing accurate and timely news content for MBC’s platforms i.e. Radio, Television and Online
- Reporting on a wide range of topics e.g. politics, elections, social issues, business, economics, culture, sports and current affairs among others
- Meeting strict deadlines for submitting reports for Radio, Television and Online
- Liaising with Regional Chief Editors on daily news prospects
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in Journalism/Media Studies/Mass Communication from a reputable institution. A degree in relevant field is an added advantage
- Those with past elections reporting experience will have an added advantage
- Good interviewing, analytical and reporting skills
- Sound writing skills with good command of English and Chichewa
Interested candidates should submit their applications with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, names and contacts of three traceable referees and copies of certificates by Friday, 8th March 2024 to:
The Director General
Malawi Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30133
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
MBC is an equal opportunity employer.