Investigative Reporter

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Nation Media Group (‘NMG’) is hiring an Investigative Reporter to carry out investigations, generate ideas for news stories and deliver analysis on breaking stories that add value to the content of Broadcast and Print.

Reports to:

Investigative Editor

Department:

Editorial

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

:

Work with the Investigations Editor to research, develop and produce investigative documentary and digital documentary projects for multi-media platforms including Broadcast and Print digital platforms.

Work with Investigative Editor to develop special projects for multimedia platforms.

Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.

Exercise editorial judgement in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.

Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.

Publish and air stories that are free of defamatory content and libel

Attend to viewers’ complaints, views and reactions and takes appropriate action

Send daily briefs and updates of news (Text & photo or Rich media) as it happens to the Online Editor to achieve the Digital/ Mobile 1st objectives.

Write at least two blogs per week to NMG Digital Platforms.

Apply NMG Editorial and Social Media policies whenever posting any content on personal or company Digital assets.

Under take any other projects assigned by the Managing Editor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic and Experience:

Academic:

University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.

Professional:

Diploma in Journalism

Experience

: 5-7 years daily newsroom experience, with emphasis on investigative writing and/ or reporting.

Core Competences:

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

High degree of professionalism

Must be able to work independently and with little supervision

Intensive reporting style focused on uncovering hidden truths

Must have a good eye for detail

Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills

Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills

Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks

Strong analytical skills

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by

3

rd

November

2025

to the HR Manager- NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at

https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html

NMG Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.