Deadline: 28 February 2024
Are you a passionate young female journalist from East Africa, ready to take your career to the next level? If yes, then submit your applications for the SheLeads Media Fellowship Program.
This immersive program, powered by Baraza Media Lab, is designed to equip you with the skills, insights, and connections you need to thrive in the ever-evolving media landscape.
The SheLeads Media Fellowship is set to commence in March 2024 and aims to provide participants with valuable skills, insights, and networking opportunities essential for their professional growth. With a strong focus on mentorship and coaching, this program seeks to contribute to the development of the next generation of female newsroom journalists.
Fellowship Highlights
- Mentorship and Coaching by seasoned media professionals
- Career development in new media
- Skills development in Writing, Reporting, and Multimedia Storytelling
- Networking Opportunities with Industry Experts
Who are they looking for?
- They are seeking enthusiastic and passionate young female journalists with a background in newsroom journalism.
Where you are based?
- They are targeting female journalists from the East African region specifically; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda
- They welcome persons from diverse backgrounds, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive attitude to apply!
Eligibility Criteria
- If you have any of the following qualities below you qualify for the fellowship:
- Background in media with up to 3 years’ experience,
- Media entrepreneur (digital or traditional media),
- Broadcast journalism,
- Print journalism,
- Trade journalism (health, climate etc.),
- Political journalism,
- Other forms of communication including moderation, strategic communications, NGO comms are also considered.
For more information, visit Baraza Media Lab.
