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 ecosystems. 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:

Purpose

The Video Reporter (Retainer) is responsible for identifying, gathering, filming, interviewing, and delivering high-quality video news stories for digital and social media platforms. The role focuses on producing accurate, timely, and engaging visual journalism while adhering to the organization’s editorial standards, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements. The video reporter works on an assignment or retainer basis and is expected to respond promptly to breaking news and planned coverage.

Responsibilities or duties

Main responsibilities

• Gather information, stories and pieces in Dodoma throughout the day.
• Enhance the presentation of stories through the use video and other multimedia content.
• Generate ideas for videos that appeal across platforms for multiple audiences.
• Review & rewrite scripts based on specific need of the story.
• Create 5 videos for MCL social media platforms from Dodoma
• Edits and post 3 video daily and posts stories on multimedia platforms.
• Obtain necessary permissions and consents where required.
• Respect privacy, copyright, and confidentiality requirements.

Minimum qualifications & experience

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience needed

• 2-3 years of working experience.

• Gather information, stories and pieces in Dodoma throughout the day.
• Enhance the presentation of stories through the use video and other multimedia content.
• Generate ideas for videos that appeal across platforms for multiple audiences.
• Review & rewrite scripts based on specific need of the story.
• Create 5 videos for MCL social media platforms from Dodoma
• Edits and post 3 video daily and posts stories on multimedia platforms.
• Obtain necessary permissions and consents where required.
• Respect privacy, copyright, and confidentiality requirements.

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution.