Identifying newsworthy events and developments in their region of operation.
Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases, and other media
Attending press conferences and asking questions
Working closely with the news team, photographers, and editors
Recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment
Producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines - daily newspapers may have several each day
Writing shorter, 'filler' stories to entertain, and researching and writing longer feature articles, sometimes for subsidiary publications and supplements
Creating and uploading news content for the newspaper website
Live' online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events - a growing area of work, especially in national newspapers.
Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances
Attending and reporting on events that are of interest to the public.
Transcribing and summarizing events for further news purposes.
Traveling to events and ensuring the proper maintenance, security, and care of recording equipment.
Representing the organization at conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews.
Ensuring a professional appearance, language use, and manner throughout the report.
Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a specialized field such as politics, economics, or international relations.
Must have worked in a newspaper house ( minimum of two years)
At least 2 years of experience in news, or journalism.
Ethical and professional research and reporting skills.
A keen interest in news, current affairs, business, and people
Accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and explain them in simple, concise language
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Able to form and ask probing questions to interviewees.
Passionate about the news and current events.
Well-spoken, engaging, and knowledgeable about news events.
Critically minded, meticulous, and excellent recall of facts.
Adventurous, calm under pressure and determined to uncover the truth.