Description:
Do you have passion for journalism? Do you lack the platform to exhibit your skill to a large audience? Will you like to report for an upcoming online news media on a probation period of one year with moral but no financial incentives (strictly freelance which enables you to still do other jobs)?
Acutenews is seeking Newspersons/Reporters/Video journalists (FREELANCE) with superior reporting and investigative journalism skills to join its team.
We're looking for someone who can develop, pursue and write original stories based on sources, documents or data to drive the most significant and impactful journalism for www.acutenews.com, and is comfortable reporting for us with moral but no financial incentive for a one year contract engagement period with small teams of colleagues. However, your commitment and skills will be rewarded when we start salaried employment after one year
Acutenews pursues ambitious long-term project but also at this pivot time cannot afford to engage any paid staff for the time being. We are being sincere to our prospective reporters.

Working expediently under deadline is required. Successful candidate will work closely with editors and publishers across Acutenews national and international staff, along with Acutenews legal team, photographers, video journalists, graphic artists and other reporters.
Show us what we don't know, and impress us with ways to work smarter and better.
Qualifications:
Strong reporting and investigative journalism skills with proven track record at breaking news. Must be comfortable working as freelance without incentives.
Other qualifications:
* OND/HND/Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Experience.
* Authorization to work in your country of residence for any employer is mandatory.
* Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English.
* Outstanding communications skills, including the ability to cooperate with and work with reporters and editors remotely.
* The ability to work in multiple formats and/or as part of a team that includes editors and reporters working in multiple formats.
* The ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment and provide support at critical times to Acutenews editors on deadline.
Acutenews is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. Founded in 2015, Acutenews intends to be the most trusted source of independent news and information. Acutenews seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your updated C.V to career@acutenews.com indicating your area of reporting-interest as Subject. Area of reporting interest may vary from Politics, Sports, Entertainment, Campus Gist e.t.c.

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