Reuters offers talented students and graduates with an interest in journalism an opportunity to learn at the world's largest international multimedia news agency.
Key Responsibilities
Our global Reuters News Internship Program gives you the chance to fast-track your journalism career and develop your skills across a variety of subjects and media. We welcome passionate and curious reporters, producers and photojournalists who want to tell stories for a global audience. Reuters seeks candidates from all backgrounds and is excited to work with emerging talent who can cover breaking news and tell in-depth stories from new perspectives.
We are looking for an intern to work in our Nairobi newsroom, covering East Africa.
Required Qualifications
A passionate journalism student or working journalist with two years or less of experience as a reporter
An investigative mindset and curiosity about how things work
Drive to build sources, break news and deliver deeply reported stories
Flexible skills with the ability to pivot quickly to breaking news when needed
Ambition to deliver journalism with real impact
An international outlook and ability to work in a team and communicate across departments and languages
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent writing and communication skills in English
Fluency in spoken Swahili
Knowledge of East African politics and business landscape desirable
The role
Paid 12-week internship, starting from 21st June, 2027
An assigned Senior Editor as a mentor
Formal training and coaching
Interns are expected to pitch and deliver in-depth stories during their assignment
Participants who excel may be considered for future opportunities at Reuters
Please note
Applicants must be eligible to work in the region/country to which they apply