{Ghana News Agency (GNA),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Duties:

•   Works to oral and written instructions and established procedures
•   Covers assignments and writes stories and feature articles in clear and concise form for publication
•   Conducts interviews, investigates and make follow ups on events to produce truthful, fair and accurate news reports
•   Rewrites and reshapes press releases
•   May specialise in the coverage of any area of reportage
•   May be appointed district correspondent
•   Represents the Agency at the District Heads of Department Meeting
•   Ensures the coverage of the activities of Municipal and District Assemblies
•   Prepares the budget for the District Office
•   Disburses the district imprest in accordance with established procedures
•   Plans daily assignments for staff
•   Brief Reporters before sending them out on assignments
•   Covers important assignments in the District
•   Performs any other duties assigned by the Director of Editorial

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a first degree from an accredited university plus professional qualification in journalism

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications and CV’s with copies of relevant documents should be addressed to:

The Director, Administration
Ghana News Agency
P. O. Box 2118
Accra

Tel: +233 302 663665

Closing Date: 18 July, 2013