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News Reporter – The Citizen job vacancy at Mwananchi Communications Limited

Oct 21, 2026 - 13:41
Oct 22, 2026 - 12:11
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Mwananchi Communications Limited Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Full-Time
News Reporter

Job snapshot

News Reporter vacancy at Mwananchi Communications Limited. The post sits inside the finance function, where accuracy and controls matter most. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

RoleNews Reporter
EmployerMwananchi Communications Limited
LocationDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Mwananchi Communications Limited runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

We are publishers of as covered here as covered here leading for this vacancy national news brands for on this listing this vacancy Mwananchi The Citizen and on this listing for this vacancy Mwanaspoti in for this vacancy print and for this vacancy as covered here digital formats and proprietors of as covered here the Mwananchi Digital suite of offerings and Mwanclick.

Key responsibilities

  • Track companies markets policy regulation and for this vacancy on this listing emerging for this vacancy technologies explain their implications for on this listing in the advertised role as covered here businesses consumers investors and the wider economy.
  • Ability to as covered here on this listing interpret in the advertised role company results budgets sector statistics and for this vacancy in the advertised role policy documents for for this vacancy a broad audience.
  • Demonstrated portfolio of in the advertised role original well sourced stories on this listing covering enterprise reporting and digital work.
  • Bachelor's degree in in on this listing the advertised role Journalism as covered here Mass Communication Economics in as covered here the advertised role Business for this vacancy Finance or a related as covered here discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Create digital first stories with for this vacancy as covered here compelling in the advertised role headlines live updates as for this vacancy covered here visuals short for this vacancy form video audio and on this listing on this listing social on this listing formats where appropriate in the advertised role while preparing polished copy for print.
  • At least three years of related reporting experience preferably covering in the advertised role business economics technology or innovation journalism.
  • Banking and as covered here as covered here finance in the advertised role technology telecommunications energy for for this vacancy this vacancy agriculture manufacturing in the advertised role trade logistics startups and for this vacancy SMEs This as well on this listing covers spotting pitch research and in the advertised role deliver original business and innovation stories over sectors.
  • The successful candidate will in for this vacancy the advertised role deliver on this listing high impact journalism for for as covered here this vacancy our digital and print platforms.
  • Meet deadlines respond quickly to in the advertised role for this vacancy breaking developments and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here follow legal ethical and in the advertised role editorial standards.
  • Carrying out incisive interviews interrogate financial and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy economic as covered here data verify claims and for this vacancy on this listing maintain in the advertised role rigorous accuracy fairness and independence.
  • Work with editors multimedia audience and as covered here for this vacancy design teams to in the advertised role strengthen story presentation reach contact and subscriber value.
  • Strong news judgment interviewing in the advertised role as covered here writing fact checking and in the advertised role data interpretation skills.
  • Entrepreneurs executives regulators analysts innovators and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here affected on this listing communities This as well covers building and in the advertised role maintain a diverse network of in the advertised role on this listing credible sources.
  • The primary role of for this vacancy this position is to in the advertised role as covered here produce authoritative original and in the advertised role as covered here engaging coverage of on this listing business innovation and in for this vacancy the advertised role the as covered here changing economy over Tanzania and the wider East African region.
  • Contribute to coordinated cross border coverage and in the advertised role on this listing collaborative reporting initiatives with in the advertised role regional newsroom colleagues.
  • We are audience led market driven with on this listing for this vacancy a clear mission to as covered here for this vacancy empower on this listing the nation We are looking for on this listing as covered here a motivated and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy highly experienced individual to in the advertised role fill the position of.
  • Familiarity with on this listing on this listing digital on this listing publishing audience analytics multimedia storytelling and as covered here on this listing responsible use of as covered here newsroom technology.
  • Break news develop exclusives and for this vacancy as covered here produce as covered here enterprise explanatory analytical and as covered here options oriented journalism that for this vacancy goes beyond announcements and for for this vacancy this vacancy press releases.
  • Excellent written English Kiswahili as covered here on this listing proficiency on this listing is a strong advantage.
  • About Mwananchi Communications Limited.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply via the Mwananchi Communications Limited careers portal for as covered here this News Reporter.

Apply on the Mwananchi Communications Limited site

Common questions

What role is open?
Mwananchi Communications Limited is recruiting a News Reporter.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Mwananchi Communications Limited site
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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 22, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
MWANANCHI COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR NEWS REPORTER

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the News Reporter position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to News Reporter. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to News Reporter – The Citizen job vacancy at Mwananchi Communications Limited About Mwananchi Communications Limited Mwananchi Communications Limited (M.

I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
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