Placement Position
BusinessGuru.mu
Villa Chambly, Curepipe Road, Mauritius, is looking for a Business Insight Journaliston a placement basis – Flexible hours (work from home)
Journalist Responsibilities
Include:
- Conducting research to uncover interesting and significant news in regards to entrepreneurship and other business activities in Mauritius.
- Gathering, corroborating and interpreting data
- Interviewing key persons (witnesses, sources etc.) to obtain more information
- Preparing questions for interviews.
Placement Brief
We are looking for an enthusiastic aspiring Journalist to contribute in the publication of timely and accurate information in regards to entrepreneurship and business in Mauritius.. The successful candidate will be a skilled writer with a passion for the job capable of both informing and entertaining our readers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to uncover interesting and significant news
- Gather, corroborate and interpret data
- Interview key persons (witnesses, sources etc.) to obtain more information
- Use findings to construct a well-written article
- Retain awareness of the readers’ point of view
- Obtain first-hand information by being present in happenings
- Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
- Comply with the moral code of the profession
- Maintain notes and audio recordings
- Partner with other journalists, editors, producers etc
- Establish contacts and sources for use in future research
- Keep abreast of developments by studying papers, attending events etc.
Requirements
- Ability to follow strict deadlines and fast-check information
- Current knowledge of headlines
- Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
- Excellent communication and networking skills along with an aptitude in extracting information
- Good observation and deduction skills
- Integrity and morality
- Student in journalism or any other relevant field
Remuneration:
This is on a placement basis where the participant will gain work experience.
Most of the work is done on a “work from home basis”
Transport will be paid for, in case of travel.
SEND YOUR CV to mail@businessguru.mu or CALL 670 5767 to book an interview.
