3 New Various Jobs at Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) March 2025

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About Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)
Mwananchi
Communications Limited (MCL) is Tanzania’s largest independent news
network with an award-winning presence in print journalism, digital
media, and exciting new ventures in innovation and events ecosystems. We
are publishers of leading national news brands: Mwananchi, The Citizen,
and Mwanaspoti, available in print and digital formats, and proprietors
of the Mwananchi Digital suite of products, Nation ePaper, and EGazeti
web platforms. We are audience-led, market-driven, with a clear mission
to empower the nation.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a high
standard of journalism as defined by our editorial policy guidelines and
objectives, the house style, and the journalistic code of ethics.

3 New Jobs at Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) March 2025

1. PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POST)

Procurement Officer at Mwananchi Communications March 2025

Job Title: Procurement Officer (1 Post)

Job Type: Full-time
Purpose:
Support
the implementation and execution of the courier strategy for all MCL
products. The role involves assisting in courier operations to maximize
sales revenue, ensure sustainable business growth, and achieve set
targets while maintaining high service standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that IPRs are promptly issued for goods and services and LPO/FPOs are approved.
• Follow up and ensure that goods and services ordered are actually delivered as per specifications.
• Monitor consumption, stock, and re-order levels.
• Ensure
  that all returns, printed waste, miscellaneous disposable assets, and
  materials are sold in accordance with the approved procedure.
• Liaise with user departments to ensure that all office utilities are readily available and cost-effectively used.
• Monitors all insurance matters to ensure adequate cover, settlement of claims, and update records.
• Perform annual supplier’s evaluation and communicate feedback for improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Academic: Basic University Degree in Procurement and Supplies from a reputable institution.
• Experience: 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role in a reputable organization.
• Professional: Registered by Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB).

2. Senior Reporter – Mwananchi (1 Post)

Senior Reporter at Mwananchi Communications March 2025

Job Listing: Senior Reporter – Mwananchi (1 Post)
Job Type: Full-time
Hiring Organization: Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG)
Location: Tanzania
We are currently seeking a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of Senior Reporter – Mwananchi.

Position Overview
The
job entails going out on assignments as well as using one’s own
initiative to gather news. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring
that the news stories submitted are factual, of public interest,
detailed, well-researched, and in conformity with journalistic ethics,
editorial objectives, and house style.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, report, and write news and feature stories for the assigned
  title, ensuring no major rewrite or extensive additional report is
  needed.
• Take notes on location, conduct interviews, check facts,
  and tape record as needed; write news or features independently, based
  on personal judgment or at the direction of the news editor or section
  editor.
• Research and provide background information to make the copy complete.
• Follow news leads and maintain close contact with news sources.
• Brief the News Editor on stories gathered and write the selected stories within set deadlines.
• Continually build and maintain a contacts list, demonstrating its value with consistent exclusive reports or information.
• Respond
  promptly to news breaks and demonstrate responsibility for the
  correctness of facts, content, and style of news materials.
• Closely cooperate with photographers to order pictures related to the issues being covered.
• Perform duties both independently and under supervision according to general principles and directives.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Experience: 4-5 years of working experience in journalism.

3. Creative Reporter – Mwananchi (1 Post)
Creative Reporter at Mwananchi Communications March 2025
Job Title: Creative Reporter – Mwananchi (1 Post)
Job Type: Full-time
Purpose:
The
Creative Reporter will be responsible for generating engaging,
innovative, and high-quality content for Mwananchi Newspaper. The role
requires storytelling skills that go beyond traditional news reporting,
incorporating creativity, in-depth analysis, and multimedia elements to
captivate readers and enhance audience engagement.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Experience: 4-5 years of working experience.

Main Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and write compelling feature stories, human interest pieces, and in-depth reports.
• Use creative angles and innovative storytelling techniques to make news more engaging.
• Integrate multimedia elements (photos, videos, and infographics) to enhance storytelling.
• Conduct interviews and background research to uncover unique and impactful stories.
• Identify trends and emerging topics to develop fresh and relevant content.
• Verify sources and ensure content meets journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Adapt content for digital platforms, including online articles and social media.
• Collaborate with the digital team to ensure high engagement and audience reach.
• Work closely with editors, photographers, and designers to create visually appealing stories.
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute innovative content ideas.
• Ensure all stories meet Mwananchi’s editorial guidelines and quality standards.
• Work within tight deadlines to produce timely and impactful content.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal https://careers.mcl.co.tz or email to hrm@tz.nationmedia.com by March 20th, 2025.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
MCL is an equal opportunity employer.