Journalist

The Namibian is recruiting an experienced Journalist to strengthen its editorial team in the Erongo Region. This exciting opportunity is suited to media professionals who are passionate about investigative journalism, multimedia storytelling, public interest reporting, and community news coverage. The successful candidate will report on breaking news, investigate governance issues, produce digital and radio content, attend regional events, develop feature stories, and contribute to one of Namibia’s leading news organisations while maintaining the highest ethical journalism standards. Whether you have experience as a Journalist, News Reporter, Investigative Reporter, Multimedia Journalist, News Correspondent, Digital Reporter, Broadcast Journalist, Feature Writer, Media Officer, or Communications Specialist, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your journalism career. About the Role Lead editorial coverage within the Erongo Region by producing high-quality multimedia journalism for print, web, radio, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities * Cover breaking news and current affairs. * Report on regional events. * Produce investigative news stories. * Write feature articles. * Create multimedia content. * Produce audio news bulletins. * Attend community and government events. * Mentor junior journalists. * Conduct interviews and research. * Verify information and maintain editorial accuracy. * Uphold journalistic ethics. * Meet newsroom deadlines. Minimum Requirements * Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field. * Minimum 3 years’ newsroom experience. * Proven investigative reporting experience. Skills & Competencies * Multimedia journalism. * Audio and video production. * Public interest reporting. * Investigative journalism. * Excellent written and verbal communication. * Strong research and interviewing skills. * Ability to work under strict deadlines. * Ethical reporting practices. * Digital media proficiency. * Team collaboration. Benefits * Market-related remuneration. * Career development within one of Namibia’s leading media organisations. * Opportunity to cover impactful public interest stories. * Professional newsroom environment.