KAS Media Africa and Wits Journalism invite African journalists and editors with management ambitions to apply for a Media Management short course accredited by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Students will be introduced to the skills needed to reach their career goals including legacy and digital management principles, marketing strategy, financial management, human resource management, strategic planning and a better understanding of audiences. They will be required to complete pre-readings, self-directed learning and workplace-based assignments and on successful completion will receive a Certificate of Competence accredited at postgraduate level by Wits University.
WORTH
- An allowance to cover data costs could be provided to ensure participants are able to participate virtually in all sessions.
ELIGIBILITY
- Senior journalists working in newsrooms across sub-Saharan Africa who are interested in taking on management responsibilities.
They should have:
- 3-5 years of newsroom experience; and/or
- A first degree in any field; and
- Evidence of ability to manage the course, including writing skills;
DEADLINE: March 15 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
