Agriculture Journalist – Nation Publications Limited (NPL)

in Agriculture, Media, Communication and Journalism
Full Time
Blantyre
August 8, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Nation Publications Limited (NPL), a multi-award winning and leading media house, is looking for passionate, dedicated and hardworking individuals to join its vibrant team by filling the following posts:

Agriculture Journalist

The post is tenable at Blantyre Office and the job holder reports to the Editor Social Enterprise Journalism (SEJU)

Job Brief

The Agriculture Journalist is the News Analyst responsible for writing hard news stories and feature articles primarily for NPL’s Uchikumbe weekly pull-out, but is also the anchor senior reporter for major agricultural related issues for the company’s brands. He/she plans and produces digital as well as print articles on latest trends in agriculture, including agri-business and farming best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. News gathering

  • Plan and produce digital and print articles that report current trends in agriculture.
  • Develop new business sources for articles
  • Research and verify data and sources for stories
  • Interview various sources for news stories.

ii. News writing and reporting

  • Writes stories that are balanced, free of errors in facts, style, spellings, punctuation, and grammar while avoiding consequential omissions.
  • Creates special reports as needed.
  • Proofreads material for accuracy.
  • Writes headlines and photo captions.

iii. Digital first

As indicated in 1 (iii) above.

Required Skills and Competences

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong research and investigative abilities
  • Knowledge of agricultural practices and incustry trends
  • Ability to write engaging and informative articles
  • Proficiency in digital media and social media platforms
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  • Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Communications, Communications, or Journalism.
  • At least three years’ relevant work experience.

Mode of Application

Interested cancidates who meet the indicated requisites of the position should submit detalled Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees and copies of certificates no later than 19th August 2024 to vacancy@mwnation.com or the following postal address:

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Nation Publications Ltd

P.O. Box 30408

Chichiri, Blantyre 3

Nation Publications Ltd is an equal opportunity employer; therefore female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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