Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network with an award-winning presence in print and digital media, and exciting new ventures in innovation and events ecosystem. We are publishers of leading national news brands Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti in print and digital formats, and proprietors of the Mwananchi Digital suite of products and Mwanaclick. We are audience-led, market-driven with a clear mission to empower the nation. We are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

Video News Producer (1 post)

Purpose

The Video News Producer is responsible for planning, producing, editing, and publishing high-quality video news content across digital platforms. The role ensures timely, accurate, engaging, and visually compelling news stories that align with the organization’s editorial standards and digital content strategy. The Video News Producer works closely with reporters, editors, videographers, graphic designers, and social media teams to deliver impactful multimedia journalism.

Main responsibilities

• Planning daily news coverage and deciding which stories to produce.
• Researching and verifying news information before production.
• Assigning reporters, camera operators, and editors to stories.
• Writing or reviewing scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and editorial standards.
• Coordinating interviews, filming schedules, and live broadcasts.
• Supervising video recording and ensuring high production quality.
• Working closely with video editors to produce engaging and timely news packages.
• Ensuring all content follows legal, ethical, and journalistic standards.
• Meeting strict deadlines for news broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborating with presenters, newsroom staff, and management during production.
• Managing breaking news coverage and making quick editorial decisions.
• Publishing video content across television, websites, and social media platforms when required.
• Monitoring audience engagement and suggesting improvements to future content.
• Maintaining production equipment and coordinating with technical teams when necessary.
• Managing production budgets and resources where applicable.

Achieves targets

• Deadlines control: Zero tolerance
• Customer service: Constant review of comments and customer feedback and 24 hour turnaround for resolution of complaints

Minimum qualifications and experience

Academic

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience

• 2–3 years of working experience.

• Planning daily news coverage and deciding which stories to produce.
• Researching and verifying news information before production.
• Assigning reporters, camera operators, and editors to stories.
• Writing or reviewing scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and editorial standards.
• Coordinating interviews, filming schedules, and live broadcasts.
• Supervising video recording and ensuring high production quality.
• Working closely with video editors to produce engaging and timely news packages.
• Ensuring all content follows legal, ethical, and journalistic standards.
• Meeting strict deadlines for news broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborating with presenters, newsroom staff, and management during production.
• Managing breaking news coverage and making quick editorial decisions.
• Publishing video content across television, websites, and social media platforms when required.
• Monitoring audience engagement and suggesting improvements to future content.
• Maintaining production equipment and coordinating with technical teams when necessary.
• Managing production budgets and resources where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.