Media professionals who are Web-savvy and have filming and editing skills can apply for this position in Nairobi.
The African Media Initiative (AMI) is seeking a project assistant to help launch the African Story Challenge, a journalism competition that will offer training and grants of up to US$20,000 to African journalists across the continent for stories that impact real lives.
The successful candidate will bring valuable skills to the project, and give exposure to all aspects of project management and the promotion of the African media sector.
Responsibilities include: monitoring the African and international media with an eye to source innovative ideas and key topics in areas of health, agriculture, business and technology; producing daily synopses; building and maintaining a database of African journalists and media houses across the African continent; updating profiles of judges, trainers, mentors and journalists for participation in the competition; and filming and editing the competition process.
Applicants should have a university degree in communications, journalism, international development or other related fields, in addition to three years of professional media experience. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable. Candidates should also have a demonstrable knowledge of the African media.
The deadline is May 19.
This is a full-time position that comes with an 18-month contract. To apply, send a CV and a one-page cover letter to mjallowATafricanmediainitiative.org.
The African Media Initiative (AMI) is seeking a project assistant to help launch the African Story Challenge, a journalism competition that will offer training and grants of up to US$20,000 to African journalists across the continent for stories that impact real lives.
The successful candidate will bring valuable skills to the project, and give exposure to all aspects of project management and the promotion of the African media sector.
Responsibilities include: monitoring the African and international media with an eye to source innovative ideas and key topics in areas of health, agriculture, business and technology; producing daily synopses; building and maintaining a database of African journalists and media houses across the African continent; updating profiles of judges, trainers, mentors and journalists for participation in the competition; and filming and editing the competition process.
Applicants should have a university degree in communications, journalism, international development or other related fields, in addition to three years of professional media experience. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable. Candidates should also have a demonstrable knowledge of the African media.
The deadline is May 19.
This is a full-time position that comes with an 18-month contract. To apply, send a CV and a one-page cover letter to mjallowATafricanmediainitiative.org.
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