Head of News

JOB PURPOSE To lead the newsroom and ensure the production and dissemination of accurate, balanced, timely, and ethical news that reflects community concerns and promotes public interest. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. News Planning and Management Plan daily and weekly news coverage, identify newsworthy issues, assign stories, and coordinate the preparation of news bulletins. 2. News Gathering and Verification Supervise news gathering, interviews, field reporting, and investigations, ensuring all information is accurate, credible, and verified before broadcast. 3. Editing and Editorial Quality Control Review and edit news scripts, reports, and bulletins to ensure accuracy, balance, clarity, impartiality, and compliance with professional journalistic ethics. 4. Community and Public-Interest Reporting Develop reliable news sources and community reporting networks. Ensure adequate coverage of governance, climate change, agriculture, health, education, human rights, and other issues affecting communities in Chikwawa and Nsanje. 5. Newsroom Supervision and Staff Development Supervise, mentor, and assess reporters and correspondents. Ensure timely production of news content. Coordinate with the Broadcasting and Technical Manager on broadcast scheduling and newsroom performance. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit the following documents: An application letter clearly indicating the position applied for. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details for at least three professional referees. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. Applications should be sent by Email Email Subject: Application for Head of News ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants currently residing in Chikwawa District will have an added advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.