News Reporter – The Citizen job vacancy
Job Description
Job PostedOctober 21, 2026
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)
Dar es Salaam Communications & Journalism Jobs Full time Jobs
About 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 Mwanclick.
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:
- News Reporter – The Citizen
Purpose
The main role of this position is to 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 our digital and print platforms.
Main responsibilities
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Identify, pitch, research and deliver original business and innovation stories across sectors including banking and finance, technology, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, logistics, startups and SMEs.
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Break news, develop exclusives and produce enterprise, explanatory, analytical and solutions-oriented journalism that goes beyond announcements and press releases.
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Track companies, markets, policy, and regulation and emerging technologies; explain their implications for businesses, consumers, investors and the wider economy.
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Build and maintain a diverse network of credible sources, including entrepreneurs, executives, regulators, analysts, innovators and affected communities.
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Conduct incisive interviews, interrogate financial and economic data, verify claims and maintain rigorous accuracy, fairness and independence.
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