Broad Media Journalism Graduate Programme Pays R20,000 a Month and Accepts Any Degree

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Broad Media Journalism Graduate Programme: Any Degree Can Apply for R20,000 a Month

A R20 000 monthly salary for three months is on offer through Broad Media’s journalism graduate programme in Centurion, with applications open to recent graduates from any university degree background.

You do not need a journalism qualification to apply. Graduates from fields such as Commerce, Law, Engineering and the Humanities can be considered if they have excellent English writing ability and a strong interest in news.

Successful candidates will work full time from Broad Media’s Centurion offices, and those who perform well during the programme may be considered for a permanent journalist position.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to university graduates.

Your degree does not need to be in Journalism or Media Studies.

Broad Media specifically allows graduates from different academic backgrounds, which can include areas such as:

BA qualifications
BCom qualifications
Law
Engineering
Other university degrees

The opportunity is suitable for graduates completing their studies this year as well as recent graduates.

Do you need a journalism degree?

No. Broad Media requires a university degree, but it does not have to be in journalism.

This gives graduates from technical, commercial, legal and other academic disciplines an opportunity to move into digital journalism if they have strong writing skills and an interest in news.

What are the main requirements?

Applicants need:

A university degree
English as a first language
Excellent English writing ability

The programme places particular emphasis on writing, so strong written communication is an important part of the selection criteria.

How much does the graduate programme pay?

Successful candidates will receive:

R20 000 per month

The programme runs for three months and is a full-time paid position.

That means the programme provides practical journalism experience while participants are employed on a short-term basis.

Where is the programme based?

The positions are based at Broad Media’s offices in:

Centurion, South Africa

Candidates should therefore take the office location into account before applying.

What kind of experience can you gain?

The programme is designed for graduates who enjoy news and writing and want to develop practical journalism experience.

Depending on the work assigned, the programme can help build experience relevant to:

Digital journalism
News writing
Online publishing
Business and technology media
Research
Editorial communication
Professional writing
Content production

The exact day-to-day assignments will depend on Broad Media’s editorial needs.

Why can graduates from different degrees fit into journalism?

Journalism often benefits from people who understand different industries and subjects.

A Commerce graduate may bring useful business knowledge, while a Law graduate can bring experience interpreting complex information. Engineering and other technical graduates can also bring subject knowledge that is useful when covering technology, infrastructure or industry.

The key requirement here is that applicants can turn information into clear, accurate and engaging written content.

Can the programme lead to permanent employment?

A permanent journalist position may be offered to candidates who successfully complete the three-month programme.

Permanent employment is not guaranteed, but strong performance during the programme can create an opportunity to continue with Broad Media.

What are the programme details?

Employer: Broad Media
Programme: Journalism Graduate Programme
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Duration: 3 months
Monthly salary: R20 000
Minimum qualification: University degree
Degree field: Any field
Experience: Graduate or recent graduate level
Employment: Full-time paid graduate programme