Mwananchi Communications Limited is the leading print media company in Tanzania with print and online platforms which attracts a regular readership quite unequalled in Tanzania. Since establishment, we have been the “First with credible news” for all Tanzanians of all walks of life.
The company has over the years endeavours to educate, inform and entertain using our different media platforms in order to enrich the lives of people and empower them to provide positive change in the society.
JOB VACANCIES
1. JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT.
Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Job Summary:
To enhance and improve the MCL’s cash flow through effective credit management. Full
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Reviews adverts to run on credit and other mode of payment;
● Coordinates timely invoicing, production and dispatch of statements of accounts for clients;
● Ensures that direct bank transfers, mobile wallet transfers and cheques collected are credited appropriately and on a timely manner into the DTI and SAP system;
● Reviews new credit applicants against the set company policy;
● Prepares the commission and incentives claims and authorises payments in accordance with the approved schemes;
● Ensures timely production of various debtors reports and reconciliation of accounts within the tight deadline dates;
● Ensures customer queries and support are resolved conclusively within set timelines.
Qualifications:
● Academic: Bachelor
● Experience: 2-3 Years
2. JOB TITLE: ONLINE & WEB REPORTER
Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Job Summary:
To manage the day-to-day editorial/content of MCL’s website ensuring it’s continuously updated.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Continuously monitor multiple news feeds on television, radio, blogs, popular media websites and social media (Twitter/FB) for breaking stories
● Liaise with news desks to identify and craft a coverage strategy for breaking stories of relevance to Mwananchi readers.
● Vet sources and liaise with Managing Editor-Online & New Content to ensure overall coverage is CREDIBLE.
● Cover breaking news on social media platforms with speed and accuracy. § Drive traffic for website by sharing a well screened stories from website to ensure maximum engagement.
● Write up very short articles (3-5 paragraphs) for websites within 20 minutes of initial text bulletin and submit copy to Web editors.
● Retrieve, compile, edit and upload articles and relevant photos to thecitizen.co.tz on a daily basis.
● Promote audience engagement and drive web traffic by pushing stories out on social media (Facebook/Twitter and media sharing via Instagram and Storify).
● Scour news sites, blogs and forums for breaking stories and liaise with news desks and field reporters to verify potential leads.
● Prepare, write up, edit and upload unique content for the online audience.
● Ensure the presentation of content on our websites is in line with Mwananchi Communication Limited’s house style and editorial policy.
Qualifications:
● Academic: Bachelor
● Experience: 3 Years
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