About US:
PC Tech Magazine is Uganda’s leading technology website and your trusted source of ICT news, information and resources for the digital generation. PC Tech reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around Africa. As a leader in the tech reporting space, we are aware of the increasing impact of technology on every aspect of our lives, both in Uganda and the rest of the world, and we’d like to contribute towards a community of highly qualified and experienced professionals that will inform the world on Uganda’s developments in ICT.
Job Summary: The Internship program is designed to take on fresh graduates in the fields of technology and communication and prepare them for the future that we envision. The skills gained in this internship will launch participants into different careers as we shall help them discover their genius inside and guide them towards where they will excel.
The Fresh graduates should be young, ambitious, creative and innovative, passionate about communication and interested in learning how to communicate with audiences in the digital world, telling the Ugandan and African ICT story.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Attending press briefings and other events for purposes of reporting
· Executing Social media campaigns and engagement
· The incumbent will research and investigative assignments
· Several writing tasks as assigned by the news desk
· Actively contribute towards content for the website and general maintenance
· In charge of interviewing people for news stories
· Seeking stories through our networks
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the Digital Media & Tech Reporting Internship should hold a Bachelor’s degree attained in the last 12 months
· Prior experience with social media management, web content management or reporting/writing and attach or link to portfolio / samples
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Keen attention to detail
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about technology, computing, journalism, communication, writing or a mix of these, write to us and tell us why we should pick you, and attach your previous work to give us an idea of your experience. Please attach your CV, with three professional referees and their contacts, and copies of your academic documents. All applications or inquiries should be sent to work@pctechmagazine.com
Deadline: 30th October 2015