2 Mwananchi Communications Job Vacancies - May 2026

Business Reporter

Mwananchi Communications Limited —

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network with an award-winning presence in print and digital media, and exciting new ventures in innovation and events ecosystems. We are publishers of leading national news brands Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti in print and digital formats and proprietors of the Mwananchi Digital suite of products and Mwanaclick. We are audience-led, market-driven with a clear mission to empower the nation.

We are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

Business reporter –Mwananchi | 1 post

Purpose

Ensures that the business news submitted are factual, of public interest, detailed and well researched in conformity with journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style.

Main responsibilities

• Developing, reports and writing News and Feature stories for the title he/she is assigned to in finished form, so that no major rewrite is required or no extensive additional report is needed.
• Attending assigned news functions, taking notes on location, carrying out interviews, checking facts and making an audio/visual recording as the case may be; writing News or Features at their own initiative, choice and judgment or at the direction of either the Business Editor or Section Editor;
• Ensuring that the material so written reflects a thorough understanding of MCL’s style of journalism as defined in the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the journalistic code of ethical journalism;
• Researching and providing background information to make copy complete;
• Briefing the News Editor on stories gathered and writing the selected ones within set deadlines;
• Following news leads and maintaining close contacts with news sources;
• Continually building his/her contacts list and demonstrating its value with consistent exclusive reports or information;
• Responding promptly to news breaks;
• Primarily but not solely responsible for the correctness of facts, content and style of his/her news materials;
• Closely cooperating with photographers from whom he/she orders pictures on the issues he/she covers;

Minimum qualifications & experience

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Experience: 2-3 years of working experience.

Mode of application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal https://careers.ncl.co.tz OR hrm@tz.nationmedia.com by June 10, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be in PDF format.

MCL is an equal opportunity employer.

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Assistant Sports Editor – Mwananchi

Mwananchi Communications Limited =

Dar es Salaam 

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network with an award-winning presence in print and digital media, and exciting new ventures in innovation and events ecosystems.

We are publishers of leading national news brands Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti in print and digital formats, and proprietors of the Mwananchi Digital suite of products and Mwanaclick. We are audience-led, market-driven with a clear mission to empower the nation.

We are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

Assistant sports editor–Mwananchi (1 post)

Purpose

The assistant sports editor supports the sports editor in planning, coordinating, editing, and producing high-quality sports content for print and digital platforms. The role assists in ensuring timely, accurate, engaging, and audience-focused sports coverage while maintaining editorial standards and newsroom efficiency.

Main responsibilities

• Assist the Sports Editor in managing the day-to-day operations of the sports desk.
• Coordinate assignments for sports reporters, photographers, and contributors.
• Edit and proofread sports stories, features, interviews, analyses, and multimedia content before publication.
• Ensure sports content meets editorial standards, accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism practices.
• Support digital-first publishing strategies to enhance online readership and audience engagement.
• Monitor breaking sports news and assist in coordinating timely coverage across all platforms.
• Prepare headlines, captions, and story layouts suitable for print and digital publishing.
• Assist in planning coverage for local and international sporting events, tournaments, and special features.
• Work closely with designers, photographers, and digital teams to produce compelling sports packages.
• Monitor audience trends, analytics, and competitor activities to improve sports content performance.
• Mentor junior reporters and interns to strengthen reporting and writing skills.
• Stand in for the sports editor during absence when required.
• Ensure timely submission and publication of sports content according to newsroom deadlines.
• Maintain professional relationships with sports stakeholders, clubs, federations, athletes, and agencies.

Minimum qualifications & experience

Academic:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years’ experience in sports journalism or editorial work.
• Strong knowledge of local and international sports.
• Experience in digital media publishing and multimedia storytelling is an added advantage.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Swahili.
• Familiarity with newsroom systems, digital platforms, and content management tools.

Key competencies

• Strong editorial and news judgment skills.
• Good leadership and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Mode of application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal https://careers.mcl.co.tz OR hrm@tz.nationmedia.com by June 10, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be in PDF format.

MCL is an equal opportunity employer.