Industrial Attachment - Print

Role Overview

This industrial attachment places final-year journalism and communication students in partner media houses for a structured period of hands-on work. Day to day, you will shadow editorial teams, contribute to news gathering and content production, and apply classroom theory to real-world reporting deadlines. The programme exists to bridge academic learning with professional practice, giving you the confidence and portfolio pieces needed to enter the job market immediately after graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist reporters and editors in researching, fact-checking, and verifying information for breaking news and feature stories.
• Draft news briefs, social media posts, or short articles under the guidance of a mentor.
• Attend press conferences, community events, or interviews alongside a senior journalist to observe and take notes.
• Help maintain editorial calendars, manage source contacts, and log raw footage or audio files.
• Contribute to content management systems by uploading, formatting, and tagging published pieces.
• Participate in daily newsroom meetings and pitch story ideas that reflect your academic training.
• Compile a final portfolio of work samples produced during the attachment period for evaluation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be a final-year student at a recognised university or college pursuing a degree or diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Digital Communication, or Corporate Communication.
• A recommendation letter from your educational institution, issued within the last two months, that clearly states the required placement period.
• Official academic transcripts for the current academic year.
• A valid student identification card from your university or college.
• A valid MCK Student Press Card for the year 2026.
• A mandatory sample of journalistic work – this may include published online content, school newspaper articles, broadcast clips, or relevant classroom projects.

What We Offer / Why Join

This attachment is structured to give you direct exposure to a professional newsroom environment, with mentorship from experienced media practitioners. You will exit the programme with a stronger portfolio, verified industry references, and a clearer understanding of how editorial workflows operate under deadline pressure. It is a deliberate stepping stone from the classroom into the competitive media industry.