Premium Times newspaper is seeking young reporters to strengthen its coverage of Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zones.
Interested applicants must be able to collect, verify and analyse newsworthy information; and write and deliver audience-centred news stories that can enhance our audience’s rights to know and guide them to make informed decisions.
Ideal candidates must have a proven work experience as a reporter for at least 3-5 years.
Candidates for the South-West position are expected to be based in Lagos State and should have a deep understanding of current political, economic and social issues in their respective regions.
Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter of interest, and two writing samples or links to published stories in a single PDF file emailed to hr@premiumtimesng.com (kindly indicate ‘REPORTER – SOUTHWEST’ as the subject of the mail).
Only ideal and qualified candidates will be contacted.
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