Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) is one of Tanzania’s leading media organizations, providing trusted news and information across print and digital platforms. The company is committed to delivering high-quality journalism and engaging content to audiences nationwide. As part of its continued growth and commitment to excellence in sports journalism, MCL is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Assistant Sports Editor – Mwananchi.

The Assistant Sports Editor will support the Sports Editor in planning, coordinating, editing, and producing high-quality sports content for both print and digital platforms. The role focuses on ensuring timely, accurate, engaging, and audience-centered sports coverage while maintaining editorial standards and newsroom efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Sports Editor in managing the day-to-day operations of the sports desk.
• Coordinating assignments for sports reporters, photographers, and contributors.
• Editing and proofreading sports stories, feature articles, interviews, analyses, and multimedia content before publication.
• Ensuring sports content meets editorial standards, accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism practices.
• Supporting digital-first publishing strategies to enhance online readership and audience engagement.
• Monitoring breaking sports news and assisting in coordinating timely coverage across all publishing platforms.
• Preparing headlines, captions, and story layouts suitable for both print and digital publishing.
• Assisting in planning coverage for local and international sporting events, tournaments, and special features.
• Working closely with designers, photographers, and digital teams to produce compelling sports content packages.
• Monitoring audience trends, analytics, and competitor activities to improve sports content performance.
• Mentoring junior reporters and interns to strengthen reporting and writing skills.
• Standing in for the Sports Editor during absence when required.
• Ensuring timely submission and publication of sports content according to newsroom deadlines.
• Maintaining professional relationships with sports stakeholders, clubs, federations, athletes, and agencies.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in sports journalism or editorial work.
• Strong knowledge of local and international sports.
• Experience in digital media publishing and multimedia storytelling.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Swahili.
• Familiarity with newsroom systems, digital publishing platforms, and content management tools.
• Strong editorial judgment and news analysis skills.
• Good leadership, communication, and coordination abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Mwananchi Communications Limited career portal at https://careers.mcl.co.tz.

Applicants may also submit their application in PDF format via email to [email protected].

The deadline for submitting applications is 10 June 2026.