Join OJ-UGANDA as an intern and learn from the best
Are you an aspiring journalist, storyteller or digital content creator eager to make an impact? OJ-UGANDA is offering a unique opportunity for interns who want to sharpen their skills, gain hands-on experience and work with a team that values fearless, fact-based journalism.
At OJ-UGANDA, we are not just another news platform—we are a movement seeking to redefine the relevance of traditional media by offering a trusted alternative to social media, which is now home to disinformation and misinformation, even lies.
We believe in holding public officials accountable and telling stories that have a demonstrable relevance to the public.
As an intern, you will not be making coffee for us or filing paperwork. You will meet us and then start to work remotely, digging deep, writing compelling stories, engaging with digital audiences and learning from experienced professionals who have worked with top media houses worldwide.
Why intern with us?
🔴 Real journalism, real impact: We do not do fluff. If you have a passion for truth and want to challenge the status quo, this is the place for you.
🔴 Hands-on experience: Whether it is reporting, research, video production or social media strategy, you will be actively involved in newsroom operations.
🔴 Mentorship: Learn from seasoned journalists with international experience and get career guidance that will set you apart.
🔴 Networking opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and build relationships that could define your career.
🔴 Flexibility: Our internship programme is designed to accommodate students with different schedules, offering both remote and in-person opportunities.
Who would be the ideal candidate for an OJ-UGANDA internship?
🔴 Well-informed, well-read: If you know little or nothing about what is happening in and outside Uganda, you are probably not going to be a good fit. We love to work with well-informed, well-read people. You cannot inform people professionally and truthfully if you know little or nothing about what they need to know.
🔴 Has boundless passion for journalism: Journalism is a thankless profession. Many people you want to interview will slam doors in your face or hung up on you, yet they want to read your stories. It is hard to see how you can succeed in our profession if you have no passion, tenacity, grit and, more importantly, patience and perseverance.
🔴 Writes clearly and accurately: Journalism is evolving and is not all about writing. But individuals who succeed in this profession tend to be people who are able to write clearly and accurately—even if they are broadcast or data journalists. An intern who writes well will have an edge over those who do not, as writing is central to journalism. In fact, no news organisation operates without it.
🔴 Has proven English proficiency: We publish OJ-UGANDA in English, and we cannot stress enough how English language skills are crucial to the work we do. Without strong English skills, it is impossible to write clearly and accurately.
🔴 A critical thinker: A lot of things people say and believe do not make sense, and as a journalist, you have to question claims/assertions. Your ability to reflect deeply and soberly on people’s claims and your own, free from emotion, prejudice and subjectivity, in order to assess their truth, coherence and validity using reason and evidence, will stand you in good stead. Critical thinking skills are essential to arriving at the truth, and the audience wants nothing but the truth.
🔴 Unquestionable integrity: Journalistic ethics have a lot to do with honesty, truthfulness and trust. People believe stories journalists tell because they know they have been researched and verified and are therefore true. Consequently, the importance of refraining from making up stories, exaggerating truths to further personal interests, deliberately misquoting or quoting sources out of context to propagate a certain narrative cannot be overstated.
Now you have a clear picture of what it takes to be an OJ-UGANDA intern. If you meet these qualities and you are committed to telling stories that will grab people’s attention, we want to hear from you. Send your application, including a brief statement of interest and writing samples, to internships[at]ojuganda.com
Join OJ-UGANDA. Let us tell stories that matter.
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