Vacancy title:
Sports Journalist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Information Technology, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
Winsta Technology Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 15 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Objective: To effectively engage the public on sports matters and publish daily articles on sports and being informative on football to football lovers and bettors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting on Events: Attend live sporting events to provide real-time coverage, including game summaries, player performances, and post-game analysis.
• Conducting Interviews: Interview athletes, coaches, and sports officials to gather quotes and insights that enhance stories and provide depth to reports.
• Writing and Editing: Create articles, opinion pieces, and feature stories for print, online, or broadcast media, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
• Research and Preparation: Stay informed about sports trends, statistics, and team histories to provide context and informed commentary in reports.
• Multimedia Content Creation: Produce content for various platforms, including video reports, podcasts, and social media updates, adapting to the audience’s preferences.

KPI

• Compliance to professional/Online/Media regulations.
• 100% performance during site audit.
• 100% Customer service performance/engagement.
• 0% complaints.

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Able to solve problem with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Support a positive team environment with a friendly and can-do attitude.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive outlook and proactive approach.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong writing and editing skills are essential for crafting compelling narratives and adhering to publication standards.
• Effective communication is crucial for conducting interviews and conveying information clearly to the audience.
• A deep understanding of the sports being covered, including rules, players, and current events, is necessary for accurate reporting.
• Sound computer skills including willingness to learn operations software and tools.
• Ability to work with fellow colleagues and other wider team members.
• Build rapport and cooperative relationships with customers and Clients.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Generic Skills

• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Initiative.
• Self-Management

Education/Professional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass communications, or a related field is typically required.
• Membership of Professional bodies.
• Previous experience working in a diverse environment with complex systems.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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