Chief Reporter at Ghana News Agency (GNA)

About Ghana News Agency (GNA)

Ghana News Agency (GNA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified, result-driven, competent, and dynamic professionals to fill the position of Chief Reporter.

Position Overview

Chief Reporter

Location

Accra, Ghana

Employment Type

Full-Time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work to oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Cover and report general news events; conduct interviews and investigations for writing special reports in the national interest
• Pitch ideas to editors for follow-up stories
• Research background of stories for comprehensive and accurate news features and special reports
• Arrange interviews with sources for well-researched and investigative stories, news features, and documentaries
• Establish and maintain relationships with credible sources of information in the interest of the nation
• Report on assigned beats, such as Law and Order, Peace and Security, Science and Environment, Agriculture, and Parliament on a daily basis
• Generate and develop video, online, and social media content
• Conduct live reports from the scene and undertake special field and investigative assignments
• Rewrite stories of reporters to meet house style and fit time and space requirements
• Investigate and report breaking news, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Communications
• Minimum five (5) years of working experience as a Journalist
• Current membership in a professional association, such as the Ghana Journalists Association
• Demonstrated ability to generate and develop story ideas