Remote Journalism Internship

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Use your journalism skills to support and grow local community radio in Africa

This remote internship places you within Developing Radio Partners, a nonprofit that strengthens African radio stations to deliver vital information to rural communities. You will work directly alongside budding local broadcasters, providing mentorship and sharing your skills to enhance the quality and impact of their programming. The remote format provides flexibility while enabling meaningful collaboration.

Through virtual workshops and collaborative story production, you will gain hands-on broadcasting experience while helping to tell compelling local stories. This role offers unique insight into radio’s transformative power in rural Africa, blending practical skill development with meaningful cross-cultural contribution.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop digital audio editing and remote production skills
  • Strengthen cross-cultural communication and collaborative storytelling techniques
  • Analyze radio’s role in community education and development
  • Build mentorship strategies for a virtual media environment

ORGANIZATION

Developing Radio Partners believes radio can change minds and lives. Driven by this premise, this nonprofit uses the medium of radio to bring reliable and important information to rural communities in Africa. In partnership with local broadcasters in Zambia, Malawi, and Burkina Faso, the organization helps disseminate information on issues such as environment, agriculture, health, and governance. The broadcasts offer ideas and facts that can bring easy-to-implement solutions to everyday challenges, and improve people’s lives in significant ways.

Working in a solution-focused way, the DRP team thoroughly researches the need of communities and its local radio stations, before developing skill-development programs in partnership with local journalists. Through weekly bulletins on relevant and practical topics, and by encouraging engagement through radio listening clubs, the right information reaches people who need it most.

Started in 2004 by one of the founders of National Public Radio in the United States, this is a well-established organization that has created tangible impact in many African communities.

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TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

As a journalsim intern, your tasks will vary depending on your experience, interests, and the current focus of the organization. Remote interns are expected to be able to work independently and collaboratively, with eagerness to take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor aspiring reporters in Malawi to sharpen their core journalism skills
  • Co-produce compelling radio segments by collaborating on story research and development
  • Craft interview questions and engaging scripts for on-air broadcasts
  • Master digital audio editing to polish and produce high-quality segments
  • Document and share your impact through monthly progress reports

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this Journslism Internship is a year 4 undergraduate, Master’s student, or recent graduate with a degree in journalism – preferably broadcast journalism.

  • Strong communications and writing skills
  • Some experience in broadcasting is ideal
  • An openness to working in a culturally different environment
  • Great research skills and an eye for good stories
  • An ability to manage your time well and meet deadlines
  • Passion for the organization’s mission
  • A self-starter attitude
  • Proficiency in Adobe Audition

DATES & RATES

Fee Breakdown

Start and end dates of the remote journalism internship are flexible and will be discussed during the application process.

What you’ll pay (2026 rates)

8 weeks USD 595

12 weeks USD 655

16 weeks USD 715

20 weeks USD 775

26 weeks USD 865

Inclusions

  • Careful matchmaking. It takes time to find the right internship for each person, and we take this process very seriously
  • Initial interview with one of our team to gauge your skills, interests, and desired learning outcomes
  • An academic internship eligible for university credit. Check with your university to confirm if this internship qualifies for credit or alternatively we can assist you with purchasing transfer credits
  • Development of an Internship Work Plan to help you reach your learning goals
  • Onboarding with your supervisor
  • Regular check-ins
  • Support from the Roots team remotely
  • A certificate of completion at the end of your internship
  • A reference letter upon request
SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDING

REVIEWS

During my remote internship, I wrote six stories highlighting the experiences of Youth Reporters in Malawi and how the organization impacted their lives. I conducted interviews and worked closely with my supervisor, constantly recieving and implemening feedback to refine my writing. This experience strengthened my ability to work independely while producing meaninful, real-world content, which gave me skills that will be invaluable in my future writing career.

Sophia, Australian – University of Newcastle

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I have become more proficient in my use of Excel charting and was able to utilize the knowledge I learned in school in the workplace. Since my native language is not English, I feel proud that I have been able to communicate with my co-workers and supervisors more actively through this internship than before.

Ruozhang, Chinese – Northeastern University

Business Development Internship, Remote

My experience with Roots and my host organization was seamless. Roots were very responsive and made me feel supported throughout my internship experience. Whilst I knew the support was there, I was always able to make my own decisions and maintain my independence. This helped me build my professional skills that will be valuable in the workplace in the future. I wrote six stories about the experience of Youth Reporters in Malawi, detailing how the project impacted their lives. To do this, I conducted interviews and was constantly sending drafts back and forth with my supervisor. The skill of receiving and implementing feedback is very important and I am happy to have built upon it in a professional space.

Sophia, Australian – University of Newcastle

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QUICK FACTS

LOCATION: Remote
PROGRAM FOCUS: Radio Nonprofit
TASK FOCUS: Mentoring, Broadcasting, Storytelling, Reporting
LENGTH: Min. 8 weeks
COST: From USD 595

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Be part of a nonprofit organization that uses the power of radio to spread important messages
  • Gain practical work experience in developing story ideas, production, and interviewing
  • Collaborate with and provide mentorship to young budding journalists
  • Gain insights into the role of broadcasting in the context of a developing country
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a remote internship
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CONFIRM

When your host site confirms that your application is being given strong consideration, verify your interest with a USD $250 deposit.

ENROLL

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