News Anchor / Reporter at Firstnext News Nigeria Limited

Firstnext News 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. With a commitment to journalistic integrity and creativity, Firstnext News continues 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: Part-time

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, 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.

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
19th September 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Portfolio to: firstnextofficial@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Please do not apply unless you have experience in the specified industry.