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TANZANIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION

The Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) is a Public Service Broadcasterestablished by Government Order in 2007 and became operational on the 1stof July 2007 replacing the then Tanzania Broadcasting Services – TaasisiyaUtangazaji Tanzania (TUT). TUT was established in the year 2002 pursuant to Public Corporation Act No 2 of 1992, Government Notice No 23 of 14th June 2002. Its formation was a result of a merger of Radio Tanzania Dar es Salaam (RTD) which was established in 1972 and TelevisheniyaTaifa (TVT) which was established in 1999.
Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) invite applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following posts:

QUALIFICATIONS:
Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, TV/Film Production from a recognized Institution. Knowledge in word processing, graphics, photographing, photo-editing and video shooting is an added advantage. Computer skills are essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Gather and write news and stories,

2.     Writes scripts and continuities and prepares programmes for radio and television products,

3.     Collects, reports and comments on news and current affairs for broadcasting by radio or television,

4.     Interviews politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television,

5.     Writes editorials and selects, revises, arranges and edits submitted articles and other materials for broadcasting on radio or television,

6.     Writes advertising copy promoting particular products or services,

7.     Selects, assembles and prepares publicity materials about business or other organizations for being broadcast through radio, television or other media,

8.     Provides professional and technical support to other junior reporters/journalists,

9.     Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Salary:
Within the Salary Scale of PGSS 10

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

24.  All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old.

25.  Applicants must attach an up-to-date current curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

26.  Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

27.  The title of the position applied for should be written clearly in the subject of the application letter and also marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

28.  Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of all required academic certificates:

29.  Postgraduate/Degree/Advance Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

30.  Postgraduate/Degree/Advance Diploma/Diploma/Transcripts.

31.  Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

32.  Computer Certificates.

33.  Professional certificates from respective boards.

34.  One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

35.  FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULT SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

36.  Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

37.  Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

38.  Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.

39.  Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

40.  Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level Education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

41.  Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

42.  Deadline for application is two weeks from the 1st day of advertisement.

43.  Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

44.  Women are highly encouraged to apply

45.  Only short listed candidates will be informed of a date for interview

46.  Application letters should be written in English.

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
Director General,
Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation,
P.O. Box 9191,Dar es Salaam.