Writer at Face2face Africa

Responsibilities for the Writer Job

• Gather information about newsworthy events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
• Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
• Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
• Write and edit news stories and features per Face2FaceAfrica.com writer’s guideline.
• Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
• Write reviews of literary, musical, or other artwork, based on knowledge, judgment, or experience.
• Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
• Ensure work is well-written, accurate and submitted to deadline.
• Suggest images to accompany written pieces.
• Liaise with colleagues to plan the daily content and the character of the publication.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.
• Keep up to date with trends and developments relating to the platform’s subject matter.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
• Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.

Writer Job Qualification

• A minimum of a Degree required.
• At least 1-3 years working experience.
• Must be an excellent, experienced and motivated writer to join our editorial team as staff writers/journalists.