CORRESPONDENT, WEST AFRICA

Job posted by: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Tue, 16 Jun 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Thomson Reuters Foundation

Deadline Fri, 3 Jul 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Senegal

Tweet Recommend Google + LinkedIn Email

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation we stand for free, independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, and the rule of law. We expose corruption worldwide and play a leading role in the fight against human trafficking. We use the skills, values, and expertise of Thomson Reuters to run programmes that trigger real change and empower people around the world. We tackle global issues. We achieve lasting impact.


With over 85 staff members around the world, including 30 editorial staff, and offices in 12 locations across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, the Foundation is a point of reference in the corporate philanthropic world and a respected source of humanitarian news. Some of our high-profile initiatives include:

o    Under-reported stories - our growing team of journalists covers the stories other media don’t cover with an emphasis on humanitarian relief, corruption, women’s rights and the human impact of climate change.
o    Trust Women - an influential international conference to take action by putting the rule of law behind women’s rights. Every year Trust Women forges new strategic commitments to help women to know and defend their rights.
o    TrustLaw is the world’s leading service providing free legal assistance to NGOs and social enterprise. The network boasts nearly 2,500 members, including 2,000 NGOs and social enterprises, over 500 law firms and corporate legal teams, and more than 100,000 lawyers.
o    Media development - for the past 30 years we have been training journalists and media professional, improving the standards of journalism around the world. We also build platforms for independent journalism like Aswat Masriya, an independent and unbiased political news website launched in Egypt in 2011.

The position
We are seeking a high-energy, motivated reporter with excellent news judgment, strong writing skills, and preferably multi-media skills to produce stories on aid, development, women’s rights, climate change, LGBT, and other humanitarian issues from across West Africa. You will be based in Senegal and will  work with the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s award-winning global news team to produce unique stories that have impact and bring under-reported human rights issues to light.
If you are excited about working for an international news organisation that has extraordinary reach and you want to have impact, this could be the job for you. The position requires a proven track record in innovative journalism and a desire to make a real difference on humanitarian issues. French is required.


Responsibilities:
o    Run the Foundation’s file from West Africa with a balance of spot news, exclusive news angles on topical stories, and more insightful stories
o    Work independently on stories and also with other reporters, the Foundation multi-media team, and freelancers on unique long and short term projects
o    Help develop new ways to present and distribute Foundation stories online and via social media for maximum impact
o    Develop and work with sources across West Africa to produce unique content
o    Other duties as assigned
Skills:
o    At least 2 years journalism experience, including a proven track record of exclusive stories
o    Strong writer, able to meet deadlines and work under well pressure
o    Highly organised, self starter and strong team player
Inquisitive, passionate about news and strong interest in human rights and development policy
o    French is required and other languages are an advantage
o    Experience building social media followings preferred
o    Multi-media skills in photography, audio and video production a plus
o    University degree

This position is based in Senegal although other locations may be considered. The salary is negotiable according to qualifications.

The deadline for applications is July 3. To apply, send your CV and cover letter describing how you meet the specifications and what you bring to belinda.goldsmith@thomsonreuters.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with interviews held in July for a September start.



Premium & featured jobs