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• Develops reports and writes news for the
  assigned title / beat in finished form, so that no major rewrite is
  required or no extensive additional report is needed.
• The incumbent takes notes on location,
  carries out interviews, checks facts and tape records as the case may be;
  writes news on own initiative, choice and judgment or at the direction of
  the
• Ensures that the material written reflects
  a thorough understanding of the MPL’s style of journalism as defined in
  the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the
  journalistic code of ethical journalism.
• Researches and provides background
  information to make copy complete.
• Briefs the editor on stories gathered and
  writes the selected ones within set deadlines.
• Follows news leads and maintains close
  contacts with news sources.
• Continually builds his/her contacts list
  and demonstrate its $plue with consistent exclusive reports or information.
• Responds promptly to breaking news.
• Responsible for the correctness of facts,
  content and style of his/her news materials.
• Closely co-operates with photographers
  from whom he/she orders pictures on the issues he/she covers.
• Performs both independently and under
  supervision in accordance with general principles and directives.

• The applicants for the MPL Reporter job
  opportunity should hold a University Degree in Mass Communication or any
  related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional: Diploma in Journalism
• One to two years of daily newsroom
  experience, with emphasis on writing and/or reporting
• Passion for writing coupled with a keen
  news sense
• Possesses broad knowledge of local and
  regional issues and/or depth of knowledge in beat specialty.
• Ability to work accurately and under
  pressure
• Deadline driven
• Computer literacy skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Excellent spelling, grammar and
  punctuation skills.
• Must be able to deal effectively with
  simultaneous tasks.

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