The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) is recruiting to fill the position of Sports Reporter Intern. This opportunity allows qualified candidates to spend time working alongside other professionals who truly care about their work and are committed to doing the job possible in their daily assignments. AT the ICIR, we empower young people with modern skills and rich experience.
Job Summary
- Collect, verify and analyse thoroughly newsworthy information on sport
- Assemble findings into a stable story
- Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind
- Production of daily news reports
- Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
- Contact, interview and research sport sources
- Maintain notes and audio recordings
- Cooperate with reporters, Editors, producers etc
- Stay up to date with the latest current sport events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or any related field
- Good observation and deduction skills
- Love for sports
- Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills to work effectively with a
team
Deadline for application submission: 31st March 2023