Enab Baladi organization announces the beginning of the application process for a free training scholarship for young women under the “Practice” program for practical training on journalism.

The “Practice” program targets students and new university graduates, offering them the opportunity to have a practical training and practice journalism as a profession within the editorial and media production rooms at Enab Baladi organization, so as to prepare them to enter the media labor market.

Program duration: 6 weeks

Training Venue: Enab Baladi’s office in Istanbul

Program Starting Date: September 1, 2018

The program targets the following persons:

1. Media and Arabic language departments’ female students and graduates.
2. Media activists.

The program includes training on the following aspects:

1. Essentials of journalism and news writing.
2. Ethical principles of media practice.
3. In-depth journalism.
4. News story.
5. Editorial writing.
6. The basics of photography, design and video editing.
7. The basics of e-content management and online publishing skills.

Advantages of the Program

• During the course of the training, Enab Baladi offers the trainees all the tools and equipment needed for the learning processes (computers, cameras, recording equipment, complete stationery, training sources, etc.).
• The program will allocate a special section to publish outstanding projects, produced during the training period, on Enab Baladi’s platforms.
• Upon completing the program, the trainees will receive a completion certificate from Enab Baladi Organization and will be awarded letters of recommendation and nomination to work in media organizations.

Application Conditions

• High school completion certificate as a minimum.
• Arabic language proficiency.
• Knowledge of English language.
• 20 to 30 years old.
• The derive to learn and develop.
• Knowledge of the current the local, regional and international political situation.
• Based in Istanbul.
• Part-time availability (three days a week).
• Knowledge of using modern technology and research techniques.
• Familiarity with photo editing and editing software is an added value.
• Commitment to attending at least 80% of the training program.

For those wishing to be part of the training program, use the “Practice” scholarship application link.

Application deadline: August 15, 2018.

Winners will be informed via e-mail and for final admission they must pass a preliminary test in general knowledge.

The program kicks off on September 1, 2018.