Job Description

Journalist – News Reporting, Storytelling & Media Desk

Company Overview

The role is offered by RTS Senegal, the national public broadcaster of Senegal, responsible for television, radio, digital journalism, news production, and nationwide information dissemination across West Africa.

RTS Senegal is a trusted media institution delivering factual reporting, investigative journalism, political coverage, sports broadcasting, and cultural storytelling across multiple platforms.

Professionals seeking journalist jobs in Senegal and media careers in Dakar will find this role highly impactful in shaping public communication.

Additional regional opportunities can be explored through Jobs in Senegal during active recruitment cycles.

Job Title

Journalist – News Reporting, Investigations & Digital Media Senegal

Location

Dakar, Senegal

Employment Type

Full-Time | Permanent

Department

News & Editorial Division

Salary

XOF 350,000 – XOF 650,000 per month

Includes allowances for field reporting, transport support, communication tools, health insurance, and performance-based incentives.

Job Summary

RTS Senegal is seeking a dynamic Journalist to cover national and regional news, conduct interviews, produce investigative stories, and deliver accurate, timely reporting across television, radio, and digital platforms.

This role is ideal for professionals interested in journalism careers in Senegal, news reporter jobs in Dakar, and media production roles in West Africa.

Candidates exploring opportunities in neighboring regions can also view Jobs in Egypt for broader media and communication roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Report daily news stories across political, social, and economic sectors.
• Conduct interviews with public officials, experts, and community leaders.
• Develop investigative stories and in-depth reports.
• Produce scripts for television and radio broadcasts.
• Collaborate with editors for story accuracy and publication quality.
• Cover live events, press conferences, and field assignments.
• Ensure adherence to ethical journalism standards.
• Prepare multimedia content for digital platforms.
• Verify sources and fact-check all reporting materials.
• Engage in newsroom planning and editorial meetings.
• Maintain strong storytelling and narrative quality.
• Coordinate with camera and production teams.
• Manage breaking news coverage efficiently.
• Support social media news dissemination strategies.
• Ensure balanced and unbiased reporting practices.

Professionals searching for Dakar journalism jobs, media reporting jobs in Senegal, and broadcast journalist roles in Senegal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Political Science, or related field.
• Training in broadcast journalism or digital media is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 1–5 years of journalism, reporting, editing, or media production experience.
• Fresh graduates with strong writing portfolios may also be considered.

Candidates seeking entry-level journalist jobs in Senegal and news reporter jobs in Dakar are welcome.

Required Skills

• Strong news reporting skills
• Excellent investigative journalism ability
• Strong media communication skills
• Knowledge of broadcast journalism
• Strong storytelling techniques
• Experience in field reporting
• Strong editorial writing skills
• Knowledge of digital journalism platforms
• Strong fact-checking abilities
• Ability in live reporting
• Strong interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of media ethics
• Strong content production skills
• Experience with multimedia journalism
• Strong public communication skills

Applicants interested in journalism careers in Senegal, media jobs in Dakar, and broadcasting careers in West Africa will find this opportunity highly relevant.

Training & Development

• Newsroom induction and editorial training
• Broadcast journalism workshops
• Digital media production training
• Investigative reporting mentorship
• Multimedia storytelling development
• Ethics and compliance training
• Field reporting safety training

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Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Field reporting allowances
• Medical insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional journalism development
• Access to modern newsroom tools
• Performance-based incentives

Working Hours

• Shift-based newsroom schedule
• Includes weekend and breaking news coverage
• Field assignments as required

Candidates searching for full-time jobs in Senegal, journalist vacancies in Dakar, media jobs in Senegal, news writing careers in Senegal, and broadcast media jobs in West Africa are encouraged to apply.

Additional regional job opportunities can be explored via Jobs in Gambia

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of news reporting
• Speed of breaking news delivery
• Story engagement and audience reach
• Editorial quality and compliance
• Field reporting effectiveness
• Multimedia content production quality

Professionals exploring journalist careers in Senegal, media production jobs in Dakar, and news reporting opportunities in West Africa will benefit from this role.

Application Requirements

• Updated CV/Resume
• Journalism portfolio or published work samples
• Academic certificates
• Cover letter
• Professional references

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTS Senegal is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified candidates regardless of background, gender, or ethnicity.