Senior Writer

The Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited is a limited liability company owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. The company publishes Tanzania's leading newspapers - Daily News, Sunday News, HabariLeo, HabariLeo Jumapili and SpotiLeo.
The company wishes to recruit suitably qualified Sub-Editors and Senior Writers for its English publications.

Senior Writer
Number of Positions : 3
Department :Editorial
Reports to :News Editor, Daily News

Qualifications:
Holder of BA in Mass communication, Journalism/ or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must have at least five (5) years relevant work experience. S/he must be computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities
Writing stories, features and commentaries
Developing and doing coverage on assigned beats
Reporting, researching, and writing forward-looking daily news stories and features
Breaking news and delivering high-impact news and analytical stories for the daily and weekend papers
Checking junior writers' stories to ensure they have all relevant facts including background Information
Mentoring junior writers
Developing and maintaining high-level sources
Proposing, developing and executing exclusive story ideas
Proposing and helping develop graphics, data analysis, and other visual story elements.
Remaining current on issues and developments related to assigned beats
Serving as a resource and backup for others covering related beats '
Developing individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance ,agreement in consultation with the head of section
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by your superior

Core Competencies
Determination
Resilience
Creativity
Excellent reporting and writing skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent standard of English grammar and spelling
Ability to develop and cover a news beat
Ability to develop and maintain a source network -
An understanding of the laws relating to publishing and journalism
Meticulous attention to detail -
Excellent team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
IT skills

Remuneration
Competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should' send their application letters, enclosing their updated CVs, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, names, telephones and addresses of two easily contactable referees to:

The Managing Editor,
Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited,
P.O. Box 9033,
Dar Es Salaam.

Deadline for submission of applications is January 8, 2016 4pm. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within two (2) weeks after the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful