10 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Standard Newspapers Limited (TSN)

Journalist II – 10 Posts

TSN) March, 2023

ONE YEAR CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT

Ref.No.CCA.114/430/01/106

TANZANIA STANDARD (NEWSPAPERS) LIMITED (TSN) BACKGROUND

Tanzania Standard Newspapers Limited, a wholly-owned Government’s media house, was established under the Companies Act, 2002. The Company is the oldest media house in Tanzania, and its operation dates back in the 1930s. The Company publishes the Daily News, Sunday News, HabariLEO and Spo- tiLeo as well as online editions of these newspapers. As part of its structural transformation and business expansion in pursuit of more market share in East Africa and beyond, the Company operates Commercial Printing Plant. The plant undertakes wide variety of printing works to produce items such as diaries, calendars and books.

TSN invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill ten (10) vacant posts under one (1) year contract terms.

JOURNALIST II – 10 POSTS

WORK STATION – TSN HQ – DSM; TSN DODOMA; TSN ARUSHA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To write stories, features and commentaries
To check accuracy and facts
To translate stories, features and commentaries
To determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly.
To research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
To receive assignments or evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
To perform any other duties related to the field as assigned by the supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Holder of Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or other related fields from recognized institutions.

REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with Institution’s salary scale

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age;
Permanent and Pensionable employees in the Public Service should not apply
Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: –
Degree/Advanced Diploma;
Degree/Advanced Diploma transcripts;
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
Birth certificate;
Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts
An applicant must attach recent Passport Size Photo in the Application Letter;
An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by
The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The
Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council- for Technical Education (NACTE);
An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is sup- posed/advised to indicate;
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action