Industrial Placement Programme at Media Council of Kenya

MCK INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMME CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Media Council of Kenya in partnership with recognised media houses is rolling out an internship programme for the Financial Year 2022/2023 that is geared towards providing journalism students with practical work experience before graduation and to prepare them for the job market.

The programme will offer internship placement opportunities to journalism students across the country starting December 2021.

Duration of the Internship

The internship will be for a period of Three Months (3) 3rd Septembet  - November 2022. The Media Council of Kenya will provide up to KShs 15,000 for the trainees’ upkeep.

Requirements

1. Final year students from a recognised university or middle-level college.
2. Letter of application from the student.
3. Recommendation letter from the university or college.
4. Academic transcripts.
5. Valid Student Identification Card or Registration Number.
6. Evidence of published work or broadcast will be an added advantage.

Placement

1. Beneficiaries will be placed in recognised media organisations under the following areas of specialisation:
2. Editorial, Radio, Television, Digital and Corporate Communications.

Eligibility

Individual journalism students who meet the above requirements are eligible to apply.

Universities or middle-level colleges teaching journalism and media studies are also eligible to apply on behalf of the students.