Vacancy title:
Reporter

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO)

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 15 2026

Duty Station:
Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) is strengthening its programmes at YONECO FM, a unit within Y Net Investments, the business arm of YONECO. The organisation is inviting suitably qualified candidates to join its teams in its Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu offices. Successful candidates will help produce quality radio programming and deliver accurate, engaging content to listeners.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma in Journalism or Communication.
• At least 3 years' relevant work experience.
• Well-modulated and pleasant voice with the ability to speak persuasively and intelligently.
• Strong editorial skills and sound news judgment.
• Skills in news writing and reporting.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good command of written and spoken Chichewa.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Research, verify and report accurate news stories and current events.
• Investigate news leads and gather information from official briefings, eyewitnesses and records.
• Conduct interviews with experts, public figures and community members.
• Write and edit scripts and recorded audio for broadcast.
• Present news reports live or record voiceovers from the studio or field.

Additional Notes

YONECO is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit:

• Application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant certificates
• Names and contact telephone numbers of at least three traceable referees

Submit applications to:

The Executive Director
Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO)
C/o Youth Leadership Development Centre
P.O. Box 471
Zomba

Application Deadline: 15 August 2026

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