2 New Various Jobs at Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) May 2024

Mwananchi Communications Ltd

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation
Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network with
an award-winning presence in print and digital media, and exciting new
ventures in innovation and events ecosystems. We are publishers of
leading national news brands Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti in
print and digital formats, and proprietors of the Mwananchi Digital
suite of products and Nation ePaper and EGazeti web platforms. We are
audience-led, market-driven with a clear mission to empower the nation.
We are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill
the position of:

NEWS PRODUCER (1 POST)
News Producer at Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) May 2024
PURPOSE:
You
will be responsible for overseeing the production of video content for
news media outlets. Your role will involve conceptualizing, planning,
and executing video news stories that inform and engage audiences. You
will work closely with reporters, editors, and other production team
members to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality video content that
meets journalistic standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Use
  audience data to refine content strategies for news, features and
  special projects for YouTube and social media pages, focusing on
  mobile-first delivery.
• Develop scripts and storyboards to
  outline the narrative structure, visual elements, and key messages of
  video news stories. Ensure accuracy, clarity and adherence to
  journalistic standards in all written content.
• Develop content
  outside events stories and research topic for video news coverage for
  Mwananchi Digital, stay informed about current events, trends and
  newsworthy developments to identify compelling stories for video
  production.
• Conduct interviews and experts to gather information
  and perspectives for video news stories, capture high quality footage
  using video cameras, audio equipment, and lighting setups in various
  shooting environments.
• Upload & distribute visuals &
  audio to MCL sites and social media channels, ensuring accurate, timely
  content delivery for discrete audiences.
• Edit raw footage to
  produce polished video news segments that adhere to established style
  guidelines and editorial standards. Incorporate graphics, visuals and
  other multimedia elements to enhance storytelling and audience
  engagement.
• Conduct thorough fact checking and verification
  processes to ensure the accuracy and credibility of video news content.
  Champion the use of videos and interactive photography across MCL
  websites & social media pages, ensuring content is of exceptional,
  publishable quality.
• Develop and deploy new content formats,
  including new segments for our existing video platforms (YouTube &
  Instagram), interactive stories and visualizations.
• Research,
  cultivate & operationalize new digital distribution platforms for
  MCL(e.g. TikTok, Discord), working closely with the ME, Online & New
  Content.
• Cultivate and effectively manage relationships with
  various sources and stakeholders to ensure newsmakers talk to Mwananchi
  Digital first.
• Serve as digital liaison and champion with MCL’s
  various news desks & content team, helping them learn to deliver
  news for digital platforms first.
• Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by your head of unit.

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Experience: 3-5 years working experience
Technical:
Expertise with digital audiences, content creation and distribution
using various CMSes. Experience editing & sharing video (Premier
Pro, Final Cut, MimoLivej.knowledge of motion graphics, animations,
visual effects (Blender, Adobe AE), HTML, CSS, & JavaScript would be
an added advantage.

Multimedia Reporter – Mwanaspoti (1 Post)
Multimedia Reporter – Mwanaspoti at Mwananchi Communications May, 2024
PURPOSE:
This
position requires an exceptional journalist and digital native who is
obsessed with using data & insights to generate engaging content and
build audiences across multiple platforms. To strategize, plan, produce
and edit content for the Mwanaspoti.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct
  in-depth research and interviews to gather information on local news
  stories, events, and issues of interest to our readership.
• Produce
  high-quality multimedia content, including articles, videos, podcasts,
  and interactive graphics, to convey news and information across print
  and digital platforms.
• Craft compelling narratives that resonate
  with our audience, capturing the essence of each story through clear,
  concise, and engaging writing.
• Utilize multimedia toolsand
  software to edit videos, audio recordings, and images for publication.
  Ensure that all content meets our editorial standards for accuracy,
  fairness, and objectivity.
• Actively engage with our audience
  through social media platforms, responding to comments, questions, and
  feedback to foster a strong sense of community around our content.
• Work
  closely with editors, photographers, videographers, and other team
  members to coordinate coverage and ensure the successful execution of
  multimedia projects.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and
  technologies in multimedia journalism, and be willing to adapt to new
  tools and platforms as needed to enhance our storytelling capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
• Experience: 2-3 years of working experience preferably in a multimedia or digital environment.

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal https://careers.mcl.co.tz OR hrm@tz.nationmedia.com by May 31st, 2024.

• All Applications should be in PDF format.
• Women are highly encourage to apply.
• MCL is an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information. All Applications should be in PDF format.
Women are highly encourage to apply. MCL is an equal opportunity employer.