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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.

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