Reporter
FCT, Abuja
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- Atlantic and Pacific Development Projects Limited
- Company Description:
- Atlantic and Pacific Development Group was founded by a group of professional Businessmen, and was incorporated in Nassau County, in the state of New York. Mr. Timothy J. Leake is the Group President/C.E.O. of the Corporation, while Dr. Winston Odumu-Ojobi is the Senior Vice President/Group Managing Director. Several of the other staff of the Corporation are made up of various professionals in Engineering, Finance, Logistics and Administration etc. The aspiration of the founders of the corporation, is for the purpose of carrying on international businesses with specific desire to participate in the Global Oil and Gas Business (this includes; Prospecting, Mining, Refining, Storage, Distribution & Transportation), Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Real Estate, Power Generation, Rail Transport, Aviation, Gaming & Sports, Recreation & Hospitality. To achieve the desired goals of Atlantic and Pacific Development Group, we have put together a consortium of Companies in Nigeria, in order to form a very strong strategic partnership. These companies are involved in several dynamic projects that will be harnessed together by the lead Corporation, for the development of Africa, bearing in mind, job creation and equal opportunity for human development. And this will in turn, generate great revenue for Investors, all the associate companies and greater revenue for the lead Corporation and making products of the companies globally available and acceptable. Atlantic and Pacific Development Projects Limited; is incorporated in Nigeria and a subsidiary Corporation of Atlantic and Pacific Development Group USA LLC. The Company was incorporated in Nigeria on the 22nd of October 2014 to carry on various projects in Nigeria in cooperation with the Parent Company, Atlantic and Pacific Development Group USA LLC. The company is also registered with the NNPC (Reg No. 34278). The Star projects of Atlantic and Pacific Development Projects Limited in Nigeria are the Affordable and Quality Housing for Federal & State Civil Servants, the Military, Para-Military, Retirees & Citizens, Information & Communications Technology (ICT), and Project Management.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
*Responsibilities:*
- Collect, verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information
- Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind
- Publish or broadcast news stories
- Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes
- Maintain notes and audio recordings
- Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers etc
- Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the “beat” by studying papers, attending events etc.
- Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing
- Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines while also ensuring they are compelling and professional in style and presentation
- Edit written pieces by other reporters or staff to check for clarity, grammar and overall story presentation; make suggestions and assist with any revisions that need to be made
- Rework pieces as requested by managing editor or staff editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories
- Arrange and conduct interviews when needed to collect witness statements, get information from experts or individuals involved or work on a lead for a proposed story
- Create relationships with members of the community, law enforcement and other agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories
- Convert stories to be posted on company website, and create social media posts to drive traffic to the website
- Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by managing editor
*Requirements and skills:*
Proven working experience as a Reporter
Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
Ability to gather, write and edit news
Broad knowledge of headlines
Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
Excellent communication, lobbying and active listening skills
Integrity and morality
BS degree in journalism or mass communications
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