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Monitech Africa is a digital media and technology platform committed to delivering timely, accurate, original, and relevant news and information to audiences in Tanzania and across Africa.
As we strengthen and expand our editorial operations, we are looking for two experienced and highly motivated journalists to join our newsroom.
The successful candidates will be responsible for identifying, researching, developing, and producing original, accurate, balanced, and well-researched journalism covering Tanzania, Africa, and major international developments relevant to our audience.
Applicants must:
Have above-average fluency in written and spoken English.
Hold a university degree in
Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field
from a recognized institution; OR hold a university degree in another field together with at least a Diploma in Journalism.
Have at least
three (3) years of professional experience
in the media industry.
Demonstrate the ability to write accurate, balanced, original, and well-researched news stories and features.
Have strong interviewing, research, fact-checking, and verification skills.
Be computer literate and comfortable working with digital publishing platforms.
Be able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
Additional professional training or further studies related to journalism, digital media, broadcasting, or communication will be an added advantage.
The successful candidates will:
Research, write, edit, and produce original news stories, features, interviews, and special reports.
Produce multimedia content, including
text, photographs, audio, video, and other digital formats
, for Monitech Africa platforms.
Cover breaking news and important developments in Tanzania and across Africa.
Work closely with the News Desk and editorial team to identify and develop strong story ideas.
Keep the News Editor regularly updated on breaking and developing stories.
Conduct interviews and verify information using credible and reliable sources.
Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts and sources across different sectors.
Identify opportunities for exclusive, investigative, and high-impact stories.
Collaborate with fellow reporters and editors on major stories and special coverage.
Develop innovative approaches to digital and multimedia storytelling.
Ensure that all published content complies with Monitech Africa’s editorial standards, copyright requirements, journalistic ethics, and applicable media laws.
Ensure stories are
original and properly sourced
, with no plagiarism, unauthorized copying, misleading attribution, or publication of unverified information.
Candidates should demonstrate:
A strong track record in news reporting and feature writing.
Excellent news judgment and understanding of professional journalism.
Strong knowledge of Tanzanian national affairs and major regional and international developments.
Good understanding of political, economic, business, technology, social, and development issues affecting Tanzania and Africa.
A strong understanding of journalistic ethics, source verification, copyright, and responsible digital publishing.
Knowledge of Tanzania’s media laws and regulations, including the
Media Services Act
, will be an advantage.
Ability to recognize potential editorial, ethical, or legal risks before publication.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
An
application letter in English
explaining how they meet the requirements of the position.
An updated
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
.
Full contact details, including full name, physical address, telephone number, and email address.
Links or samples of at least three published news stories or journalistic works
demonstrating the applicant’s reporting and writing ability.
Applications should be sent by email to: info@monitech.africa or Online click here
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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