Stipend-based intern with CamboJA News

Term of Reference

With the support from Internews under the Indo-Pacific Media Advance Program (IPMAP), CamboJA is implementing a six-month stipend-based internship program by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to a Cambodian youth who demonstrates potential to become a professional journalist. The intern will spend his/her time with CamboJA News for six months on a full-time basis to learn about news reporting.

The recruited intern will be mentored by the in-house senior reporter and actively engaged in the daily news production process including reporting assignments, contacting sources, conducting research for a story, interviewing sources, and news writing. The intern is expected to continue developing his/her journalistic capacity beyond the internship period.

Responsibilities

The intern is expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Actively participating in editorial meetings
• Researching and pitching story ideas to the assigned mentor and editor
• Gathering information through phone interviews and field interviews
• Collaborating with the mentor and other in-house journalists to produce news stories in multi-format, if possible
• Assisting in news material translation when needed
• Providing regular updates to the mentor regarding his/her learning experience
• Producing an internship report at the end of the internship period

It is expected that the intern will be able to produce and publish at least two news reports during the internship period.

Benefits

• Receive a lumpsum amount of stipend (USD 1,000) covering the entire six-month period
• Receive practical experiences in news reporting and news features professionally
• Receive mentorship and guidance from the in-house senior reporter and other experienced journalists
• Develop journalistic skills and confidence in communications
• Receive internship certificate upon completion
• Have access to various training opportunities offered by CamboJA and partners
• Be part of CamboJA professional network of journalists including citizen journalists, journalism students, and other media practitioners
• Have free access to CamboJA’s legal and psychosocial support services
• Have access to journalism-related events organised by CamboJA or partners

  Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Cambodian citizen under the age of 35
• Have some educational background in journalism through a short course or undergraduate-level education (year-2/ year-3 student)
• Have basic understanding of news reporting
• Strong interest in journalism
• Be willing to learn new things and adaptable to fast-paced environment
• Have good English proficiency
• Be a team player

**Female candidates are encouraged to apply for the position.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of your previous writings or audio, visual products (either school assignments or published works) to email [email protected]

For any query, please contact Ms. Phuon Kongkea, Senior Capacity Development officer via 017 24 13 15 (Telegram).