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   The Parrot Television is an  online station  currently broadcasting in Nigeria. 

The Company started as a blog two years ago.  under the name " The Parrot "  with Followers in more than 20 Countries of the world in Sub Sahara Africa, Middle East, The United Kingdom , The United State and Asia . 

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 Job Title: News Casters and News Writers 

 Location : Worldwide 

 Job Description 

The Parrot  TV is recruiting talented and enthusiastic Freelance Newscasters and News Writers for an upcoming TV news  The newscaters and Writers  will contribute to weekly episode development. This is a part time position

 Background 

Through the news , The TV Station  inform its target audience of 18 to 70+ year-old Nigerians, Africans and across the globe  in current affairs.

The news would be tasteful and insightful. 

While lampooning subjects across the political spectrum, Sports , Health, Education, Technology  e.t.c  

  Broadcast languages: English, French, Yoruba , Hausa and Igbo Labguages. the scope of this news  will include domestic Nigerian news  as well as major continental African news and Global news.

 Duties and responsibilities :

Keep abreast of and analyze political, economic and social news across legacy and new media platforms to write topical, entertaining and informative news and political satire material.

Draft, review and edit scripted material in a high-pressured and fast-paced environment.

Generate new scripted material on a daily and weekly basis consistent with the voice and vision of the news and The Parrot TV ethos.

 Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English Studies , Linguistics & African Languages, French  with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or an HND in the related field with Lower or its equivalent across other countries .

Should have at least 1-3 years of professional work experience on the job.

Position demands excellent writing skills.

Exceptional communication *Skills:* Communicates clearly and persuasively verbally and in written form;

Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of online content-management systems preferred

Excellent understanding of mass media.

Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and ability to work under pressure and as a member of a team.

An excellent team player;

Ability to work independently and with nominal instruction;

 Personal Qualities:

Age  range between 23- and 40 years.

Male/ Female

Versatile.

Hard working.

ICT knowledge and proficiency required.

Able to challenge the status quo and drive through changes.

Diligent with strong attention to detail.

  Salary : Freelance 

Application Closing Date

20th December, 2024

 How to apply :

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following "documents" below to:    theparrottv2024@gmail.com

Document to be sent 

Updated CV

Cover Letter

Show reel or portfolio of your work

Writing Sample:

Write at least 10 unrelated events in the news from the last week on less than one page. Ensure news media and political topics are satirized, as well as conservative, moderate, and liberal perspectives. Use a range of satirical devices such as irony, parody and sarcasm.

Copies of Credentials:

(Qualifying certificates obtained from schools and institutions attended (from S.S.C.E to Higher Institution(s) and any Certifications from professional bodies if any;  Birth Certificate; Scanned recent passport photo).

Note

Eligible candidates applying for this position  may resides anywhere  across the globe  and works at own cost . 

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.

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