News Anchor / Reporter at Firstnext News Nigeria Limited

Firstnext News Nigeria Limited is a dynamic and innovative television station dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging news and entertainment content. We aim to inform, educate, and inspire our audience through high-quality programming across multiple platforms. With a commitment to journalistic integrity and creativity, wecontinues to grow its reach, connecting viewers with stories that matter.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: News Anchor / Reporter

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the face and voice of a news broadcast, delivering stories clearly, accurately, and professionally on live or recorded television.
• Presents scripted and unscripted news using a teleprompter or prepared notes, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during live broadcasts.
• Research news topics thoroughly to ensure accuracy, relevance, and context in all coverage.
• Writes, edits, and prepares news scripts for live or recorded presentation, ensuring clarity, factual accuracy, and engaging delivery.
• Introduces news segments including weather, sports, interviews, and field reports with proper pacing, tone, and clarity. Responds swiftly to breaking news, providing accurate, real-time updates, and adjusts the program flow in coordination with producers.
• Stays informed on local, national, and international current events, and researches key topics and interview subjects to ensure accurate reporting.
• The role involves both in-studio responsibilities and outside work, such as reporting from the field, conducting on-site interviews, and covering live events outside of the studio when required. Rehearses challenging names, terminology, or story details prior to going on air.
• Conducts live and recorded interviews with newsmakers, eyewitnesses, and subject matter experts, asking thoughtful and relevant questions.
• Manages difficult or sensitive interviews professionally and maintains neutrality throughout the discussion.
• Works closely with producers, camera operators, and control room staff to ensure a smooth, well-timed broadcast. Ensures all content meets ethical standards, avoiding bias or misinformation, and follows legal, copyright, and editorial guidelines.
• Maintains credibility, impartiality, and professionalism both on-screen and in public.
• Stays up to date with media trends, newsroom technologies, and evolving viewer preferences.
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to accuracy, public service, and effective storytelling.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Journalism, Media, or a related field is preferred
• A good understanding of ethical journalism standards.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and research skills.
• Confidence in front of a camera or microphone.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and have previous reporting experience.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.