Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Theatre Arts, Journalism, English or related field
  

Professional Requirements

• Membership in relevant professional journalism bodies is an advantage.
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 0 -3 years of experience as a news anchor, reporter, or presenter delivering news in Hausa for a reputable media organization
  

Hausa News Presentation and Delivery:

• Present Hausa news bulletins, reports, and current affairs programs clearly and concisely in fluent Hausa across various platforms (on-demand video, potential broadcast, live streams, social media), adhering to established Hausa presentation style guidelines.
• Deliver breaking news and developing stories accurately and with appropriate urgency in Hausa, following established Hausa breaking news protocols.
• Maintain a professional on-screen or on-air demeanor that resonates with the Hausa-speaking audience, ensuring credibility and building trust.
• Adhere to assigned schedules for Hausa news broadcasts and be prepared to deliver news at designated times, following established Hausa broadcast scheduling procedures.

Hausa Script Interpretation and Comprehension:

• Understand and accurately interpret Hausa news scripts, wire copy translated into Hausa, and reporter briefings in Hausa, conveying the intended meaning and tone.
• Pronounce names, locations (including Hausa place names), and other factual information correctly in Hausa, utilizing Hausa pronunciation guides and resources.
• Condense and synthesize complex information into easily understandable segments for the Hausa-speaking audience, adhering to established Hausa news writing style guidelines.
• Maintain composure and clarity while reading Hausa scripts, even in the event of technical difficulties or breaking news updates in Hausa, following established on-air crisis communication protocols.

Live Reporting and Interviewing in Hausa:

• Conduct live interviews with Hausa-speaking newsmakers, experts, and members of the public in fluent and culturally appropriate Hausa, adhering to established Hausa interview guidelines.
• Provide clear and concise live reports from the field in Hausa when required, maintaining accuracy and adhering to safety protocols.
• Ask relevant and probing questions in Hausa during interviews to elicit informative responses for the Hausa-speaking audience, following established interview techniques.
• Maintain impartiality and objectivity during live reports and interviews in Hausa, adhering to the principles of balanced reporting.