If you’re a fresh graduate looking to get your foot in the door of the journalism and media industry, this may be the fit for you. ITP Media Group and NEOM are taking applications for their Graduate Internship Program, designed to help young Saudis kick-start their career.
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Everything you need to know about the Saudi-based internship program…
ITP Media Group and NEOM are back for their third year to support young Saudi nationals with a month of media training, followed up by a six-month paid internship with ITP Media Group that’ll be provided to outstanding students. Plus? You might just get offered a full-time role at ITP Media Saudi or one of ITP’s other five offices across the world.
The Graduate Program is designed to develop budding journalists’ understanding of all aspects of contemporary media, working with them to explore today’s media and communications environment and discover what the future of media in Saudi Arabia may look like.
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During this period, the students will actively engage with renowned global and regional media brands, including Time Out, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Arabian Business, and Esquire, further enhancing their professional experience.
“Over the last two years, our partnership with ITP has proven extremely fruitful, opening avenues for young Saudis to secure full-time roles in journalism. This initiative extends unparalleled support and mentorship to the new generation of media trailblazers and we’re delighted to participate in its third edition” said Wayne Borg, Managing Director, Media Industries, Entertainment & Culture at NEOM.
The internship will cover several aspects of digital journalism including new media, podcasting, the digital age of communications, integrity in journalism, and storytelling.
The New Media and Content Creation Graduate Programme will take place in Riyadh from Sunday, Nov. 12 until Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Applications are open to Saudi nationals between the age of 20 – 30. Click here to apply now.