SheLeads Media Fellowship

SheLeads Media Fellowship welcomes passionate young female journalists from East Africa! Elevate your career with Baraza Media Lab’s inaugural fellowship launching in March 2024. Immerse yourself in this transformative program designed to equip you with essential skills, valuable insights, and meaningful connections, ensuring your success in the dynamic and ever-evolving media landscape.

Who You are

They are actively seeking vibrant and passionate young female journalists who bring a wealth of experience in newsroom journalism to the table. If you are enthusiastic about making a mark in the media industry, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Where you are based

This fellowship is targeted at female journalists from the East African region specifically; Kenya, Uganda,
Tanzania and Rwanda. Persons from diverse backgrounds, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive
attitude are welcome to apply!

Qualities which qualify you for the fellowship:

• Background in media with up to 3 years experience,
• Media entrepreneur (digital or traditional media)
• Broadcast journalism
• Print journalism
• Trade journalism (health, climate etc.)
• Political journalism
• Other forms of communication including moderation, strategic communications, NGO comms are
  also considered

Fellowship highlights

• Mentorship and Coaching by seasoned media professionals
• Skills development in Writing, Reporting, and Multimedia Storytelling
• Career development in new media
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Experts

How to apply

Applications are open until February 28th, 2024. To learn more about this fellowship and apply, please click here.