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Vacancy title:
Radio Journalist
[Type: , Industry: Consulting, Category: Commercial TV & Radio Stations]
Jobs at:
Skyrock Labour Consultants Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 31 2025
Duty Station:
Within Zambia, Lusaka, Southern Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Radio Journalist will be responsible for gathering, writing, editing, and presenting news stories and other content for radio broadcast. The role requires strong communication skills, keen news judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines to provide accurate, engaging, and timely content to radio listeners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research & News Gathering: Conduct research on a wide range of topics, including local, national, and international news. Stay updated on current events, trends, and breaking news.
- Story Writing: Write scripts and news articles for radio broadcasts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and engaging content that aligns with the station’s style and format.
- Reporting: Conduct interviews, attend press conferences, and report on live events as required. Ensure that all sources are credible and information is verified.
- Editing: Edit audio recordings of interviews and reports for broadcast, ensuring content meets station standards for quality and clarity.
- On-Air Presentation: Present live and pre-recorded news segments, weather updates, and other programming in a clear and engaging manner. May also host or participate in talk shows or special segments.
- Collaboration: Work closely with producers, editors, and other journalists to produce high-quality, timely news reports. Assist with planning news coverage and contributing ideas for stories.
- Compliance: Ensure all news content complies with legal requirements, ethical guidelines, and station policies.
- Social Media & Digital Content: Promote news stories via social media platforms, website updates, and other digital outlets to reach a wider audience.
- Breaking News Coverage: Respond to breaking news events, providing live updates, interviews, and reports to the station as they unfold.
Qualifications required for both positions:
- Education: A degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in radio broadcast media is highly desirable. Experience in news reporting, editing, or production is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to speak clearly and confidently on air.
- Proficiency in using broadcast equipment and editing software.
- Good understanding of news and media ethics.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with digital tools, social media, and online journalism.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree
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District: Lusaka
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