KPMG NAIJA EMPLOYMENT OFFER, MONDAY 6, DECEMBER 2010

Our client is a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos. In corporates under the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria , the company also provides a wide rage of other media services such as magazines, textbooks, trade books, journals, amongst others

As part of efforts to commence operations, the company seeks to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill following positions

REPORTERS – ES00585
The successful candidates will have responsible for collecting and analysing information about newsworthy events for publication. They will also report on local events, business news and other current happenings in their assigned area that need to be covered. Specifically, the candidates will
Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research
Source news stories and evaluate leads/tips to develop a story or an idea
Prepare news materials in a timely fashion for publication
Track events and key happenings in order to provide up-to-date news report in assigned fields
Maintain significant contracts and information sources to ensure access to topical news and events

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
A good first degree or its equivaent in commnication, journalism or English Language, or any related media hose
Minimum of five(5) years exoerience as a reporter for a reputable media house
Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to collect information and generate news
Experience in conducting research, maintain knowledge base and developing stories at short notice or report breaking news stories
Ability to communicate clearly and deal effectively

TO APPLY
Please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable  about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com
not later than 17 December 2010
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates Will be contacted.