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Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG

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A Journalism Graduate Trainee Program will be opened by the Nation Media Group (NMG) to provide more opportunities for Kenyans., Post a Comment

Provider
Various
Host country
Kenya
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Africa
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Kenyan graduates in journalism, communications, or related fields
Funding
Paid graduate traineeship
Study level
Graduate Program
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Kenyan graduates in journalism, communications, or related fields

Recorded funding information

  • Paid graduate traineeship

About the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG (2026)

A Journalism Graduate Trainee Program will be opened by the Nation Media Group (NMG) to provide more opportunities for Kenyans interested in a journalism career. **Application Deadline: July 3, 2021** ### **Journalism Graduate Trainee Program Details** The successful graduates will be taken through in-depth and practical training in print, broadcast and digital journalism at Nairobi, Kenya. While the number of awardees has not been specified, NMG offers an eventual full-time position for qualified trainees. Nation Media Group PLC is committed to empowering Africa through independent journalism set on key values. These enable them to provide highly desirable and engaging content that fits into people’s world. As per the media group, they are keen to identify curious, knowledgeable, and digitally-savvy recent university graduates to join their journey in media. **_\| Interested in other journalism scholarships?_** **READ:** [Media & Journalism Scholarships for African and Developing Countries at The Netherlands](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/media-journalism-scholarships-for-african-and-developing-countries-at-the-netherlands/) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Journalism.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)Nation Media Group PLC is committed to empowering Africa through independent journalism set on key values. A new opportunity for Kenyans has been opened through the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program **\| Photo by [AbsolutVision](https://unsplash.com/@freegraphictoday?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)** ### **Eligibility Requirements by NMG** In order to land a spot in the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program of NMG, Kenyan applicants must meet the following requirements: - The aspirants must have first degree with at least an upper second class. Furthermore, graduates with journalism, actuarial science, technology, business/economics/finance, law, political science or human sciences degree will have an added advantage. -  Prospective trainees must provide evidence of digital astuteness. - Interested Kenyans should also possess excellent writing and analytical skills. - Next, qualifiers must have thorough knowledge of current affairs. - In addition, these Kenyans should be self-driven and have the ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting tight deadlines. - Furthermore, aspirants must have a good command of English and Kiswahili. ### **Application Process of this Opportunity for Kenyans** Once you’ve doubled-checked that you have met the criteria mentioned above, you may proceed to apply for NMG’s Journalism Graduate Trainee Program through their [online application webpage](http://www.nationmedia.com/careers/). 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Funding information

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  • Paid graduate traineeship

Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG eligibility

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  • Kenyan graduates in journalism, communications, or related fields

Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG document information

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    How to apply for the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult http://www.nationmedia.com/careers/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Kenyan graduates in journalism, communications, or related fields. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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      Annual – check official site

      Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG?+

    Kenyan graduates in journalism, communications, or related fields

    What funding does the Journalism Graduate Trainee Program – Opportunities for Kenyans at NMG offer?+

    Listed funding: Paid graduate traineeship. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult http://www.nationmedia.com/careers/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Kenyan graduates in journalism, communications, or related fields. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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