Nakaonga Nakaonga

At News Diggers, i played a critical role in gathering, analyzing, and presenting news and information to the public. My key responsibilities included but not Limited to the following:

1. News Gathering

• Research: Investigate topics, events, and issues by conducting background research, reviewing records, and analyzing trends.
• Interviewing: Speak to sources, including public officials, witnesses, experts, and other stakeholders, to gather accurate and diverse viewpoints.
• Observation: Attend events, such as press conferences, court proceedings, or community meetings, to observe and report firsthand.

2. News Writing and Editing

• Story Creation: Write clear, concise, and engaging articles that informed and captivated readers.
• Fact-checking: Ensure all information is accurate, balanced, and free from bias.
• Editing: Collaborate with editors to refine articles for tone, grammar, and coherence while adhering to the newspaper's style guide.

3. Maintaining Objectivity and Ethics

• Impartial Reporting: Present news in an unbiased manner, distinguishing between facts and opinions.
• Adhering to Standards: Follow journalistic ethics, including accuracy, fairness, and respect for privacy.

4. Specialization

• I specialised in:
• Politics: Covering government, elections, and policies.
• Economic News

• Field Camera Operations: Handling the camera during fieldwork and interviews to capture visuals for news packages and stories.
• Interviews: Conducting interviews with relevant individuals, including sources, professionals, victims, and academics, to gather firsthand information for stories.
• Breaking News Coverage: Quickly gathering and analyzing information for breaking news stories to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Content Creation: Writing compelling features and news stories for broadcast and publication.
• Digital Updates: Regularly updating the station’s website with the latest news content.
• Event Coverage: Attending and covering press launches, meetings, conferences, and other scheduled events.
• Lead Follow-Up: Investigating tips and following up on leads to uncover new story angles.
• Story Conceptualization: Deciding on the content and framing of stories to ensure relevance and engagement.
• Headline Crafting: Creating catchy and impactful headlines for news stories.
• TV Package Editing: Editing video footage to produce polished TV news packages and reports.
• Responsive Reporting: Acting quickly and professionally on tip-offs to break new stories.
• Interview Formats: Conducting interviews both in person and over the phone to suit different scenarios and requirements.

• Analyzed and interpreted news and information received from various sources to broadcast information.
• Wrote scripts for newscasts and other programming segments.
• Monitored local, national, and international events as they unfolded in real-time.
• Discussed issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
• Researched potential news or feature stories for timely and quality distribution to public.
• Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
• Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
• Identified sources and conducted interviews to support stories.
• Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
• Utilized social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to promote stories.
• Developed relationships with community members to obtain exclusive access to important events.
• Researched and developed story ideas for broadcast news.
• Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.

• Audio Equipment Operations: Handling recording equipment in the field to capture high-quality audio for news packages and stories.
• Interviews: Conducting interviews with relevant individuals, including sources, professionals, victims, and academics, to gather insights and information for reports.
• Breaking News Coverage: Quickly collecting and analyzing information on breaking news stories to provide timely, accurate updates.
• Content creation: writing and scripting engaging news stories and features for radio broadcasts.
• Live Reporting: Delivering live updates and on-the-spot reports from events or breaking news scenes.
• Event Coverage: Attending press launches, meetings, conferences, and other events to gather material for radio stories.
• Lead Follow-Up: Investigating and following up on tips to discover and develop potential news stories.
• Story Planning: Deciding on the content and approach for news stories to ensure they resonate with the audience.
• Interview Formats: Conducting interviews live on air, pre-recorded, or via phone, tailored to specific requirements.
• Audio Editing: Editing audio clips to produce high-quality news packages for broadcast.
• Digital Updates: Uploading stories and audio content to the station’s website and social media platforms.
• Audience Engagement: Responding promptly and professionally to listener tips and feedback.