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6-month Journalism Traineeship Program
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Cambodia has been a prominent supporter of journalism development and journalists’ education in Cambodia since 1994. We believe journalism plays a crucial role in promoting democracy and bringing together an inclusive society when every voice is heard.
KAS Young Journalist Traineeship Program aims to provide media students and enthusiasts with hands-on experience in news reporting and writing by working in an actual newsroom for six months.
***Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities:
The selected candidates will be working in various newsrooms as full-time reporters. You will attend newsroom meetings, research, pitch story ideas, conduct field reporting, write news articles, and perform other relevant tasks assigned by editors or supervisors.
Benefits:
Develop professional journalism skills
Gain working experience in a respected independent newsroom
Establish a professional network in media and journalism
Receive financial support of $320 (excluding health insurance for the duration of the program)
Access to some KAS Cambodia’s events and activities
Become KAS alumni
Receive a certificate of completion
Requirements:
Strong interest in journalism
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
High level of English proficiency
Attend KAS Cambodia’s events and activities
Write a report within two weeks after the completion of the traineeship
Maintain good communication with program manager of KAS Cambodia during the program
News institutions:
CamboJA News – 1 post
VOA (Khmer & English) 1 post
Kiripost 1 post
Who can apply?
Year 4th, 3rd students or recent graduates with a strong interest in journalism
Bloggers
Early-career journalists
Citizen journalists
How to apply:
Your application should include:
A CV (two A4 pages max)
Motivation letter (300 words max) highlighting why you want to participate in this program.
Samples of previous writings (including school assignments or published articles, blog posts, etc.)
Please submit your application in one PDF file with a title “Application for KAS Young Journalist Traineeship 2024” to Mr. Phan Soumy, Media & Journalism Program Manager, at Soumy.phan@kas.de.
Deadline: 10th February 2024!
***Note: Incompleted applications or failure to follow instruction will not be considered.
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