Staff Writer

Company: Graphic Communication Group Ltd
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Media & Publishing

About Graphic Communication Group Ltd

Graphic Communication Group Ltd is a leading media organisation committed to delivering credible, timely, informative, and engaging news and business content to readers across Ghana and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, analytical, and results-oriented Staff Writer to join our editorial team. The successful candidate will produce high-quality business stories for the Graphic Business newspaper and the company’s online platforms, covering developments across Ghana’s business and financial sectors.

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About the Role

As a Staff Writer, you will research, investigate, write, and edit compelling business stories for print and digital audiences. You will report on business events and developments, analyse economic and financial issues, conduct interviews, and contribute to special reports and investigative projects.

You will uphold strong journalistic standards, accuracy, fairness, and editorial integrity while meeting demanding publication deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Research, collect, write, and prepare high-quality business stories for the Graphic Business newspaper and online platforms.
• Report on business events, activities, and developments across Ghana.
• Produce timely and accurate news reports covering finance, banking, insurance, investments, and other business sectors.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of significant business, economic, and financial issues.
• Conduct interviews with business leaders, industry experts, government officials, analysts, and other relevant sources.
• Report on stock market activities, the money market, financial markets, and broader economic developments.
• Identify emerging business trends and develop them into relevant and engaging stories.
• Verify information, facts, figures, quotations, and sources before publication.
• Edit and proofread stories to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to editorial standards.
• Develop story ideas independently and pitch relevant topics to editors.
• Contribute to special reports, investigative projects, features, and group assignments when required.
• Take the lead on assigned special stories or investigations and coordinate effectively with other writers.
• Monitor developments across the business environment and identify stories with strong public and commercial interest.
• Use research and credible sources to provide depth and context to business reporting.
• Produce content suitable for both print and digital audiences.
• Adapt stories for online publication and support effective digital content distribution.
• Use social media platforms appropriately to promote stories and engage audiences.
• Meet strict editorial deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality.
• Mentor junior writers and interns and support their professional development.
• Maintain strong relationships with reliable news sources and industry contacts.
• Uphold professional journalism ethics, editorial policies, and the standards of the organisation.
• Perform other editorial duties assigned by management.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

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Option 1:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
• Have at least four (4) years of relevant working experience, with most of the experience in business reporting.

OR

Option 2:

• Hold a Diploma in Journalism from a reputable institution.
• Have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience, preferably with substantial experience in business reporting.

Applicants should also demonstrate strong knowledge and practical understanding of Ghana’s business, financial, and economic environment.

Membership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will be an advantage.

Application Deadline: 17 September 2026

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a detailed CV, covering letter, and contact telephone number to:

The Head, Human Resources
Graphic Communication Group Ltd
P.O. Box GP742
Accra

Alternatively, applicants may apply online by clicking on the application button