The Star
The People Paper
www.jamaica-star.com
Vacancy-Entertainment Reporter
Interested in reggae/dancehall, culture, lifestyle, fashion, interviews, and event coverage?
Here's an exciting opportunity to join the STAR team as an entertainment reporter.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications or equivalent.
- At least three (3) years'of professional writing experience.
- Skilled multimedia journalist with strong presentation and writing skills and an ability to convey information in a clean, clear and concise manner.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Sound knowledge of entertainment journalism.
- Personable, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Candidates Should:
- Be self-motivated and a go getter.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, including working on weekends.
- Be organized, with a strong attention to details.
- Have social media experience and proven skills using social media as a news-gathering tool.
- Be able to work quickly and independently.
- Have a vibrant and professional demeanour.
- Be able to write and deliver entertainment stories with the reader's perspective in mind.
- Be able to make efficient decisions, have solid judgement and superior research skills.
- Have the ability to work independently or as a team where required.
Main Responsibilities
The reporter is required to produce, within deadlines, accurate, error-free stories and features for publication on print and online platforms.
Applications should be sent by email, no later than Wednesday, May 31, 2023 to resume@gleanerjm.com.
The subject line should read 'STAR Entertainment Reporter'.
We thank you for your interest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
