journalism at the people daily


		Journalism placement and the People Daily Nairobi. The media house is located at the heart of Nairobi City’s Central Business District. Working at People Daily as part of the editorial team is definitely one of the greatest experience and opportunity an aspiring journalist or an accomplished one cannot afford to turn down. This is because the paper upholds optimum journalistic ethics and editorial policies that give its reportage and news a lead in the Kenyan news market. The paper has produced some of the best reporters, editors, proof readers, researchers and analysts holding senior editorial posts in a number of foreign and local prestigious media houses like the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Nation Media Group. The People Daily will welcome you whole-heartedly onto this quality English-language newspaper that keeps the Kenyan people informed on national and international issues.		Actual Placement Photos. People daily offices in the city. Front pages of the now colour daily The people also features a regular magazine pull out. Volunteers could also be involved with this too.
		Working within a staff of about 50, you will be involved in the research and writing of news articles on national news, environmental issues, business, politics, and sports, among other subjects. Those interested in special or specific subjects in the wide reportage menu are given the chance to experiment their skills in addition to sharpening them by requesting a readily grantable attachment to the desk of interest. For those whose interest lie in business and finance reporting, there is a special weekly pullout that comes out every Monday. The pullout (People’s Business) contains analytical business stories aimed at informing East Africans on issues relating to big time economics, business and finance. For those nurturing skills in features writing, The People Daily offer a perfect chance through The People’s Magazine. The Magazine comes out every Sunday. Fashion and entertainment writers are also not left out as the paper has a publication called, 'The People’s Digest' that comes out every Friday. The three publications are done weekly alongside other special Pullouts like the People’s Environment (Every Thursday) ,for environment journalists and writers. The Agriculture Special (Every Tuesday) ,for agricultural and scientific stories for those interested in these categories of journalism. One is not in any way restricted to a specific publication. This gives volunteers a chance to experiment and explore their journalistic skills in various fields of the profession. Sports’ reporting is also a very active phase of journalism at the People. Therefore, those wishing to be a resourceful sports reporter or editor before joining other facets of journalism, like Larry King, should also find People the place to be! If so inclined, one can get involved in the many other aspects of putting together a newspaper, such as editing, layout, proof reading and advertising. Whatever your goals, this is definitely a placement we recommend to anyone who has thought about a career in journalism.
		This program would perfectly suit those aspiring to be aggressive future reporters. The media house likes aggressive and innovative journalists or journalism students with an acute nose for news, someone who can blend fast in a new environment. This is a perfect opportunity for those who can think up great story without having to be assigned by the editors. One must be dedicated to make his or he last story a master piece above the previous one.
		Food and accommodation will be provided for by a carefully selected host family in Nairobi.
		Great opportunity for someone in or aspiring to work in Journalism. This placement would give a unique and different experience for the participants C.V. This placement does have restrictions on it set by the newspaper themselves and they tend to only take people who have some media connection. Please send your C.V to us with this application so we can forward it to the People Daily prior to acceptance.
		Many who have visited East African cities, have an impression that, “Nairobi is East Africa’s hub of fun". The city is awash with standard fun bobbling joints for the young and the old alike. Nairobi is the only city in the world where one can go for a game drive in the wild, thus, weekends out to the Nairobi National Park could be in order. There is also the Nairobi Safari Walk, Animal orphanage, a giraffe and an elephant sanctuary, where one could get to kiss a giraffe lip to lip. For a cultural night out a visit to the Bomas of Kenya, will leave you thrilled and educated about various Kenyan traditional cultures, music and history. One could also climb Mount Longonot, two hours drive from the city, for skilled climbers, Inspire Kenya will be more than glad to organize her volunteers a climb up Africa’s second highest point – Mount Kenya. The mountain’s icy peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5,189m) are accessible only to experienced mountaineers, Kenyans are uniquely hospitable people, intelligent and out going. A chat with them over a drink after a hard day’s work could be equally a fun. Note that one can only take on these activities when off duty, during the weekends or either before or after the placement.

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