Home 9 Media and communications training 9 Call for MISA members to apply for journalism mentorship programme

Call for MISA members to apply for journalism mentorship programme

11 Sep, 2017
MISA Malawi is inviting its paid-up members to apply for a three months mentorship program running from October 1 – December 31, 2017.

MISA Malawi is inviting its paid-up members to apply for a three-month mentorship program running from October 1 to December 31, 2017.

The Chapter has embarked on the mentorship program to transfer skills and expertise from seasoned journalists to upcoming ones within the sector.

All successful applicants will be paired with mentors based on field, skills and knowledge gaps.

Among the areas where journalists will receive practical training on include investigative journalism, interviewing skills, online writing, feature writing, sports reporting and community radio broadcasting.

We hope you will find this initiative relevant in promoting media development and professionalism in the country.

Application details

All applicants must submit:

  • an updated CV
  • a one-page letter detailing why they want to participate in the program, their area of interest, their past experience and their career vision.

Closing date
Applications must reach the Secretariat by 5 pm on Friday, 15th September, 2017.

Application address
National Director
MISA Malawi
P.0. Box 30463
Lilongwe

Email: info@misamalawi.org.

More information: 
Call +265 999 247911 or email info@misamalawi.org

MISA Malawi would like to thank the following mentors: 
Kondwani Munthali
Mabvuto Banda
Eunice Chipangula
Brian Ligomeka
Siphat Msusa
Gabriel Kamlomo
Sellina Nkowani
Suzgo Chitete
Victor Kaonga
Jessy Puwapuwa
Theresa Chapulapula
Peter Kanjere
Tamanda Matebule
Gregory Gondwe
Josephine Phumisa

About MISA

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.

Share this

Related news

Journalist Macmillan Mhone released on police bail

Journalist Macmillan Mhone released on police bail

Journalist Macmillan Mhone has been released on police bail pending further investigations. Malawi Police Service (MPS) and lawyers representing Mhone have both confirmed the development. MISA Malawi welcomes the development and reiterates its position for authorities...

Malawi Police detain journalist Macmillan Mhone over story

Malawi Police detain journalist Macmillan Mhone over story

Police have detained journalist Macmillan Mhone over a story that an online news site Malawi24 published in August 2023. Mhone, a former Malawi24 journalist now working for Nation Publications Limited, was invited for questioning and was arrested and detained on...

Now Available: AI Report on Southern Africa

Now Available: AI Report on Southern Africa

Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a constant in most people`s lives through its application in commerce, education, health, public service delivery, communications, governance, agriculture, and manufacturing. While most AI tools...