DEADLINE: JUNE 27, 2020 – A media organisation based in Uyo has opportunity for paid internship for young university graduates who desire for a career in journalism.
Requirements: Must have basic news writing skills, completed his/her NYSC programme, and resident in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a letter of application to ubongabasi@gmail.com, including a short piece (not more than 500 words) on why he or she is an ideal person for the internship programme.
Deadline for submission of application: 27 June, 2020.
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