AWiM 2022 Media Graduate Trainee Programme

African Women in the Media (AWiM), is a network for African women working in media industries anywhere in the world. Our aim is to impact positively the way media functions in relation to women, and our vision is that one-day African women and women working in media in Africa, will have equal access to representation in media industries. More information on the organisation can be found at https://africanwomeninmedia.com/. 

They are looking for four women who have recently graduated from a media-related course within the last two years to be part of our Graduate Trainee Programme. As an AWiM Media Graduate Trainee, you will experience a challenging 8-month development programme taking you through a comprehensive rotation of critical divisions of our work at AWiM. 

Your time on the AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme will therefore consist of two focal areas: 

1. You will get editorial coaching to produce gender angle stories and develop stories for bylines on AWiMNews. 
2. You will spend two months each in four critical areas of our work at AWiM. This will provide you with transferable skills to help you succeed in an organisation. 

Successful applicants would have graduated from a media-related course within the last two years. They should demonstrate a passion for journalism and women’s rights. 

• Table of Content
• About African Women in Media (AWiM)
• AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme
• Aim and Benefits of AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme
• Requirements for AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Women in Media (AWiM)

African Women in Media started as a Facebook group in August 2016 with the aim to positively impact the way media functions in relation to African women. Our members are African women from a diverse range of media backgrounds. AWiM held its first convening event in July 2017 in Birmingham, UK, and continues to organise its annual conference which tours African countries. AWiM transitioned to an international non-governmental organisation in 2019 and collaborates with a variety of partners to achieve its vision.... continue reading

AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme

Aim and Benefits of AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme

We love what we do. We want you to love this work as much as we do, so we aim to offer on-the-job training and development, enabling you to be the best you can be.  

• A monthly stipend of $450 
• Developing your journalistic skills, researching and writing. 
• A chance to get training in different sections of AWiM 
• Networking opportunities. 

• Opportunity to learn and grow your community engagement skills in an upcoming respected brand called AWiM. 
• Opportunity to work remotely. 
• A chance to enrich your knowledge on media issues related to women in the industry. 
• Professional teaching and mentoring by industry professionals 
• Access to AWiMlearning platform, which hosts a range of courses.  

Requirements for AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme Qualification

They are looking for women at the start of their career, who are below 26 years of age and have: 

• A passion for journalism, adaptability, resilience, good judgement 
• A degree or postgraduate qualification 
• Good grasp of the English language, including idioms and current trends in slang and expressions 
• Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision 

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with colleagues, and management 
• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously 
• Good time management skills, including prioritising, scheduling, and adapting as necessary 
• Proficiency with computers, especially writing programs, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 
• A passion for understanding the world and getting to the facts 

• Original and creative ideas for ways to reach new audiences 
• Ability to regularly read, watch and listen to news across all platforms 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send in a folder of all documents listed below to [email protected] (Use the subject line ‘Graduate Trainee’) no later than April 5, 2022. The interview date will be April 18, 2022. 

1. CV  
2. Cover letter, no more than two pages, articulating  

• Why media women capacity building is essential for gender equality in the media industry across Africa  
• What interests you about this graduate trainee programme? 
• What you bring to and hope to gain from AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme.  
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field? 

3. Copy of academic transcript

4. Copy of your degree and/or postgraduate certificate

5. Proof of age 

For more details, visit AWiM website.