News Reporter – The Citizen at Mwananchi Communications Limited
News Reporter – The Citizen at Mwananchi Communications Limited
News Reporter – The Citizen
Job Overview
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG) and publisher of The Citizen, Mwananchi, and Mwanaspoti, is seeking a motivated, experienced News Reporter in Dar es Salaam. This position focuses on delivering high-impact, authoritative, and original journalism covering business, technology, finance, startups, energy, trade, and economic policies across Tanzania and East Africa for both digital and print platforms.
Key Information
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Company: Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) / Nation Media Group (NMG)
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Posting Date: October 21, 2026
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Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Content Generation & Investigative Journalism
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Pitching & Research: Identify, pitch, and execute original business, financial, and innovation stories covering sectors such as banking, telecom, tech, energy, agriculture, trade, and startups.
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Analytical Reporting: Break news, secure exclusive stories, and develop explanatory, analytical, and solutions-oriented journalism beyond routine press releases.
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Market & Policy Tracking: Interrogate corporate financial statements, national budgets, market data, and regulatory shifts to explain their economic impact on consumers, businesses, and investors.
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Source Networking: Build and nurture a network of high-level sources across regulatory bodies, corporate C-suites, market analysts, entrepreneurs, and local communities.
2. Digital-First & Regional Collaboration
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Multimedia Production: Craft digital-first copy with compelling headlines, live updates, short-form videos, audio clips, and visuals while delivering polished print articles.
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Cross-Border Reporting: Partner with cross-border regional newsrooms under Nation Media Group for collaborative East African economic reporting.
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Editorial Standards: Adhere strictly to journalistic ethics, legal requirements, fact-checking rigor, and tight publishing deadlines.
Requirements & Qualifications
1. Education & Experience
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Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
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Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant newsroom reporting experience, with a preferred focus on business, financial, economics, technology, or innovation coverage.
2. Skills & Competencies
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Analytical Skills: Proven ability to read and interpret company financial results, budgets, and sector statistics for a general audience.
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Digital Literacy: Practical familiarity with digital publishing platforms, audience analytics tools, social media packaging, and multimedia storytelling.
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Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Kiswahili is a strong advantage.
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Portfolio: A portfolio of original, well-sourced enterprise and digital-first published stories.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare their application package (Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Portfolio links) in PDF format and submit online or via email:
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Online Portal: https://careers.mcl.co.tz
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Email: [email protected]
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Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Note: MCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
