The Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) is a media development organization engaged in the following activities: producing radio and online programs; media reporting on news websites and social media platforms; training of journalists and aspiring journalists, promotion and training on media and information literacy; training and networking with citizen journalists, and advocacy on media-related rights.
Position : News Reporter
Location : Phnom Penh
Work Status : Full Time
Report to : News Editor
Job Summary:
The News Reporter is responsible for producing straight news, briefing, and feature stories for daily broadcasting and occasionally work as a Master of Ceremony (MC).
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce news articles for daily broadcasting
- Attend newsroom daily meeting and share at least one story idea
- Gather information for producing
- Write at least one straight and one briefing news on the day that is not in charge of producing feature story, or three straight news pieces per two days
- Submit first draft of straight or briefing news before 3:30 PM
- Produce feature at least one story per month
- Give first draft of feature story at least three days before the broadcasting date
- Follow VOD’s editorial guideline for each story and in consultation with chief reporter and editor
- Prepare voice for daily broadcasting
- Other tasks assigned by editors
- Work as master of ceremony (MC)
- Occasionally work as a master of ceremony for evening broadcasting
- Prepare monthly report of his/her work performance
- Prepare and submit report of performance for once per three months
- Other duties as required
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Cambodian national (women are highly encouraged)
- Bachelor degree in Journalism skill or related field
- At least last 2 years’ successful working experience in the position of news reporter
- Good team player
- Proficient English speaker and capable of listening, writing and reading in English
- Strong Leadership skills
- Competent at typing Khmer Unicode and using Microsoft office
- Good communication skills and relations with other journalists
- Wider understanding of social issues
- Capable of creative, critical thinking and speaking
- Able to work flexible hour such as overtime, on roster, on holiday or on weekend, and travel to the provinces
- A passionate and energetic team member with a genuine interest in working to develop independent and professional media, promote human rights and democratic governance
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, current photo and cover letter with salary expectation to [email protected]. Closing dates for submission of applications is on 22 May 2022 at 5PM. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and contacted for interview. Application documents received will not be returned. Interviews will be held at CCIM office at #14A, St. 392, BKK1, Phnom Penh.
