In response to the limited placement opportunities for student journalists to undergo mandatory internship to enhance their practical knowledge of various skills, Media Career Development Network www.mediacareerng.org Nigeria’s foremost media career mentoring and coaching organisation is launching a remote internship training programme.
Selected interns who will be chosen based on our screening process will gain hands experience through a mix of interactive teaching, practical experience, coaching, mentoring and exposure in the media industry.
Participants will have access to a team of experienced journalists and managers who will guide and monitor their performance during the duration of their participation in assessment reports.
Areas of coverage in the internship will include:
1. General orientation about the industry.
2. Newsroom/Digital operations.
3. Reporting and writing on various beats.
4. Coverage and production of content.
5. Project and resource development
6. Networking and professional development.
Participants would be assigned to work with partner media organisations and required to have a minimum number of publications, broadcasts, production or any other assignments given. There will be a monthly evaluation to determine the continued participation of each participant.
Requirements
– Students of Mass Communication required to undergo internships.
– Students of other departments interested in undergoing internships.
– Desire and commitment to learn
– Passion and flair for journalism and other communication work
– Campus journalism/ communication work done
– Readiness to abide by the rules and regulations of the programme.
How to apply
Interested students should fill the Google form bit.ly/RemoteInternshipMCDN
Enquiries can be made through info@mediacareerng.org Telephone: 08050498530 (WhatsApp)
