Mabumbe is recruiting for Journalist / News Writer in Dar es Salaam. See the application deadline and employer submission details below.
We-re Hiring: Journalists / News Writers - 5 Positions
Mabumbe.com is looking for 5 Journalists / News Writers to join our editorial team.
We are looking for people who have studied Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field, and who can follow developing stories, research information, verify facts, and write clear and engaging news articles within deadlines.
Main Responsibilities Follow news developments and identify stories that are relevant to our readers. Research, write and submit accurate news stories within set deadlines. Follow breaking news and provide timely updates as stories develop. Verify facts, sources, names, dates and other important details before publication. Conduct interviews and gather additional information where necessary. Research background information to make stories complete and useful to readers. Write clear, engaging headlines and well-structured articles. Follow news leads and maintain reliable sources and contacts. Produce original content and avoid copying or reproducing articles from other websites. Work closely with the editorial team and respond quickly to assigned stories. Update published stories when new and verified information becomes available. Maintain accuracy and good journalistic standards even when working under deadline pressure. Qualifications and Experience Diploma or Bachelor-s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field. Strong writing and communication skills. Good news judgement and ability to identify important stories. Strong research and fact-checking skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to write quickly without compromising accuracy. Good understanding of digital news publishing. Basic knowledge of SEO and online content publishing will be an added advantage. Previous journalism or news-writing experience will be an added advantage.
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Send your CV and application to [email protected]. Mabumbe is the hiring employer for this position. There are five openings for this role.
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Contact: Mabumbe
Last checked: 4 Oct 2026
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