Correspondent

Role Summary

The Correspondent will provide consistent news coverage from an assigned location or geographical area, reporting significant developments and maintaining reliable sources to strengthen NewsDirect’s national coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor developments within the assigned location or coverage area
• Identify and report newsworthy political, economic, social, and community events
• Build and maintain relationships with credible local sources and institutions
• Submit timely, accurate, and well-researched reports to the editorial team
• Verify information and seek relevant perspectives before filing stories
• Provide updates on breaking news and developing stories
• Identify local issues and story opportunities that may otherwise receive limited coverage
• Coordinate with editors and other reporters on assignments and follow-ups
• Adhere to Nigerian NewsDirect’s editorial policies and professional journalistic standards

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of Bsc. in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field
• At least 2 years experience of demonstrable reporting, writing, research, and source-development skills
• Knowledge of the assigned location and its relevant institutions and communities
• Ability to work independently while meeting editorial deadlines
• Strong professional judgement, integrity, and verification skills
• A portfolio of published reports must be submitted