Reporter – Full‑time News Journalist

About the role

The Reporter will work full‑time on‑site at Ummah Square in Lagos, researching and delivering news that aligns with the platform’s values of transparency, integrity and community focus. You will gather, verify and craft stories on ethical businesses, market trends and community issues for digital audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with stakeholders and attend relevant events.
• Develop story ideas and produce clear, accurate news reports and feature articles for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia teams to create written and visual content.
• Monitor developments within the ethical and Halal business ecosystem to ensure balanced, fact‑based coverage.

Required profile

• Strong reporting skills, including information gathering, verification and story development.
• Excellent writing and news‑writing abilities for concise, engaging journalistic content.
• Effective communication skills for interviewing and stakeholder engagement.
• Basic multimedia skills such as handling photos, short videos or audio to support digital stories.
• Relevant degree or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or a related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of ethical journalism standards, fact‑checking and accuracy (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms and audience engagement strategies (advantage).
• Understanding of the ethical and Halal business landscape and alignment with Ummah Square’s values.