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• Generate and write compelling and enterprise
  business, economy and finance stories that grow the section and the
  newspaper as a whole.
• Draw up innovative business ideas that
  translate into stories and advertising revenue.
• Keenly review relevant print and online
  newspapers of the day, both local and international, as well as online
  blogs and social media generally, to get untold stories for New Vision and
  its sister news platforms.
• Coach and mentor junior writers on the
  business desk and elsewhere in the newsroom to meet the New Vision
  standards as part of succession planning.
• Follow-up on important stories and ideas that
  are in the pipeline.
• Carry out research to build accurate, balanced,
  multi-sourced, factual, informative and follow-up stories that are
  interesting, credible and relevant.
• Write in-depth contextualized and
  agenda-setting analysis, investigations and exposes and track trends so
  that the newspaper becomes the first choice for decision makers.
• Actively participate in generating content
  for special revenue supplements.
• Submit ready to print stories in time.
• Contribute copy to Vision Group
  multi-platforms in the spirit of integration.
• Work with the photo desk and graphics team to
  ensure relevant photos or and graphics are available to strengthen copy.
• Provide leadership, managerial and strategic
  support to the team and stand in for the editor whenever necessary.

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  from a recognized University preferably in Mass Communication.
• A minimum of three to five years of
  experience in Journalism.
• Strong grasp of national and regional issues
  and the ability to analyze socio-economic trends.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Proven ability to interact seamlessly with
  people of different social standing.
• Proven ability to do business stories.
• Demonstrated ability to build a network of
  sources.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication
  skills.
• Excellent command of the English language and
  a compelling story telling style.
• Possess excellent presentation skills.

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