News Reporter – The Citizen

Job Vacancy at Mwananchi Communications Limited: News Reporter – The Citizen, October 2026

Job Title: News Reporter – The Citizen

Employer: Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)

Location: Tanzania

Job Category: Journalism and Media

Job Type: Full-Time (as applicable to the advertised position)

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

About Mwananchi Communications Limited

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is one of Tanzania’s leading independent media organizations, with an established presence in print and digital journalism, innovation, and events.

MCL publishes leading media brands, including Mwananchi, The Citizen, and Mwanaspoti, in print and digital formats. The company also operates the Mwananchi Digital suite of products and Mwanclick.

MCL is audience-focused and market-driven, with a mission to empower the nation through credible journalism and relevant information.

Job Purpose

The News Reporter – The Citizen will produce authoritative, original, and engaging coverage of business, innovation, and the changing economy across Tanzania and the wider East African region.

The successful candidate will deliver high-impact journalism for digital and print platforms, covering developments that affect businesses, consumers, investors, and the wider economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pitch, research, and deliver original business and innovation stories across sectors such as banking and finance, technology, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, logistics, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• Break news, develop exclusive stories, and produce enterprise, explanatory, analytical, and solutions-oriented journalism that goes beyond announcements and press releases.

• Monitor companies, markets, policies, regulations, and emerging technologies, explaining their implications for businesses, consumers, investors, and the wider economy.

• Build and maintain a diverse network of credible sources, including entrepreneurs, executives, regulators, analysts, innovators, and affected communities.

• Conduct incisive interviews, analyze financial and economic data, verify claims, and maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness, and editorial independence.

• Produce digital-first stories with compelling headlines, live updates, visuals, short-form videos, audio, and social media formats where appropriate.

• Prepare polished and accurate copy for print publication.

• Collaborate with editors, multimedia teams, audience specialists, and designers to improve story presentation, reach, engagement, and subscriber value.

• Contribute to coordinated cross-border coverage and collaborative reporting initiatives with regional newsroom colleagues.

• Meet editorial deadlines and respond promptly to breaking news and developing stories.

• Adhere to legal requirements, ethical journalism principles, and editorial standards.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Academic Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

– A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Professional Experience

Candidates should have:

• At least three years of relevant reporting experience, preferably in business, economics, technology, or innovation journalism.

• A portfolio of original, well-sourced stories demonstrating enterprise reporting and digital journalism experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong news judgment and investigative instincts.

• Excellent interviewing, writing, and fact-checking skills.

• Ability to interpret financial information, company results, budgets, sector statistics, and policy documents for a general audience.

• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and audience analytics.

• Knowledge of multimedia storytelling and the responsible use of newsroom technology.

• Excellent written English.

• Proficiency in Kiswahili is a strong advantage.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through either of the following channels:

• Online application portal: https://careers.mcl.co.tz

• Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com

Applicants should ensure that their application documents are prepared in PDF format.

Important Application Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Women are highly encouraged to apply.

• Applications must be submitted in PDF format.

• Mwananchi Communications Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.