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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Empowering the next generation of journalists: The National opens applications for 2025-26 graduate programme
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The National, the Middle East's leading English-language news organisation, has officially opened applications for its 2025–26 Graduate Programme, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of media professionals. This year, two graduates will be selected to join a bespoke four-month training programme, tailored to their individual interests and skills. The programme provides real-world newsroom experience across multiple departments and aims to transition successful participants into full-time roles at The National. Participants will rotate through at least two core areas of the newsroom, such as News, Business, Sports, Lifestyle, Arts, Opinion, Multimedia, Social Media, and Design. Each graduate will be paired with a dedicated mentor, and regular assessments with senior editors will track progress and offer valuable feedback. Laura Koot, The National's Managing Editor said: 'This programme is a key pillar of our long-term strategy to invest in journalistic talent and sustain excellence in our newsroom. We are committed to equipping emerging professionals with the skills, standards, and editorial rigour that define The National. We are proud that last year's cohort resulted in two full-time hires -- clear proof of the programme's value as a pipeline for future newsroom leaders.' Throughout the programme, participants will document their journey on The National's blog, offering insights for future applicants and a chance to reflect on their development. Application Process Applications are open now until June 30. Successful candidates will be notified on July 25, ahead of the programme beginning in September, 2025. Submission documents must be emailed to: GraduateProgramme@ and include: CV Cover letter Passport copy Three work samples (could be from published work, school assignments, or personal projects) Three story/project ideas for The National (with simple outlines, interviewee suggestions, and the news hook –reason to do the story now) Candidates must meet the following criteria: Graduated from a UAE university within the past two years Strong spoken and written English skills Availability to work flexible shifts in The National's Abu Dhabi newsroom About The National, an IMI company, was founded in 2008, setting a new standard for quality journalism in the Middle East. Each day The National reaches an influential, English-speaking audience from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to deliver the latest in news, business, arts, culture, lifestyle and sports, while leading the region in analytical content and commentary. The National is committed to serving the local UAE community while delivering a strong international perspective to a growing audience. With bureaux in Beirut, Cairo, London and Washington, and correspondents in key cities in the Mena region and worldwide, The National has developed a reputation for providing in-depth coverage and a window into the region. The National has been extensively awarded for its design, reporting, photography and video work. Publishing across all digital platforms – reaching millions of readers, listeners and viewers each month - The National harnesses the latest multimedia tools while continuing to produce a print edition five days a week, distributed in the UAE. The National was originally launched as part of Abu Dhabi Media, before being acquired by International Media Investments and relaunched in 2017. The National is the destination to understand the Middle East at a time when the region has never been more important. About IMI IMI is a privately-owned, leading global media conglomerate headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with operations across 15 countries. Established to enrich lives and connect communities through innovative storytelling, IMI oversees an extensive portfolio of prestigious media brands including The National, Sky News Arabia, Al-Ain News, CNN Business Arabic, and Euronews. Committed to digital innovation and journalistic excellence, IMI operates state-of-the-art facilities, including the IMI Media Academy at IMI HQ in twofour54's Yas Creative Hub, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of media professionals. IMI continues to set industry standards, driving impactful content creation and engagement across diverse audiences worldwide. IMI's investment arm, RedBird IMI—a joint venture with RedBird Capital Partners—focuses on global investments in media, entertainment, and sports. Some of Redbird IMI's most prominent investments include All3Media, Media Res Studio, EverWonder Studio, Hidden Pigeon Company, Front Office Sports, and UFL.
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
The National opens applications for 2025-26 graduate programme
Now in its third year, the four-month programme nurtures emerging UAE-based journalism talent with hands-on newsroom experience and mentorship Abu Dhabi, UAE – The National, the Middle East's leading English-language news organisation, has officially opened applications for its 2025–26 Graduate Programme, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of media professionals. This year, two graduates will be selected to join a bespoke four-month training programme, tailored to their individual interests and skills. The programme provides real-world newsroom experience across multiple departments and aims to transition successful participants into full-time roles at The National. Participants will rotate through at least two core areas of the newsroom, such as News, Business, Sports, Lifestyle, Arts, Opinion, Multimedia, Social Media, and Design. Each graduate will be paired with a dedicated mentor, and regular assessments with senior editors will track progress and offer valuable feedback. Laura Koot, The National's Managing Editor said: 'This programme is a key pillar of our long-term strategy to invest in journalistic talent and sustain excellence in our newsroom. We are committed to equipping emerging professionals with the skills, standards, and editorial rigour that define The National. We are proud that last year's cohort resulted in two full-time hires -- clear proof of the programme's value as a pipeline for future newsroom leaders.' Throughout the programme, participants will document their journey on The National's blog, offering insights for future applicants and a chance to reflect on their development. Application Process Applications are open now until June 30. Successful candidates will be notified on July 25, ahead of the programme beginning in September, 2025. Submission documents must be emailed to: GraduateProgramme@ and include: CV Cover letter Passport copy Three work samples (could be from published work, school assignments, or personal projects) Three story/project ideas for The National (with simple outlines, interviewee suggestions, and the news hook –reason to do the story now) Candidates must meet the following criteria: Graduated from a UAE university within the past two years Strong spoken and written English skills Availability to work flexible shifts in The National's Abu Dhabi newsroom About The National, an IMI company, was founded in 2008, setting a new standard for quality journalism in the Middle East. Each day The National reaches an influential, English-speaking audience from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to deliver the latest in news, business, arts, culture, lifestyle and sports, while leading the region in analytical content and commentary. The National is committed to serving the local UAE community while delivering a strong international perspective to a growing audience. With bureaux in Beirut, Cairo, London and Washington, and correspondents in key cities in the Mena region and worldwide, The National has developed a reputation for providing in-depth coverage and a window into the region. The National has been extensively awarded for its design, reporting, photography and video work. Publishing across all digital platforms – reaching millions of readers, listeners and viewers each month - The National harnesses the latest multimedia tools while continuing to produce a print edition five days a week, distributed in the UAE. The National was originally launched as part of Abu Dhabi Media, before being acquired by International Media Investments and relaunched in 2017. The National is the destination to understand the Middle East at a time when the region has never been more important. About IMI IMI is a privately-owned, leading global media conglomerate headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with operations across 15 countries. Established to enrich lives and connect communities through innovative storytelling, IMI oversees an extensive portfolio of prestigious media brands including The National, Sky News Arabia, Al-Ain News, CNN Business Arabic, and Euronews. Committed to digital innovation and journalistic excellence, IMI operates state-of-the-art facilities, including the IMI Media Academy at IMI HQ in twofour54's Yas Creative Hub, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of media professionals. IMI continues to set industry standards, driving impactful content creation and engagement across diverse audiences worldwide. IMI's investment arm, RedBird IMI—a joint venture with RedBird Capital Partners—focuses on global investments in media, entertainment, and sports. Some of Redbird IMI's most prominent investments include All3Media, Media Res Studio, EverWonder Studio, Hidden Pigeon Company, Front Office Sports, and UFL. Connect with IMI on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and visit us on
New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
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The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
The National is searching for aspiring journalists for our graduate trainee programme
The National today launches its search for aspiring young journalists for our annual graduate training programme. We are looking for two talented recruits to join our global news operation for four months. These are paid positions for full-time work based in our newsroom on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The selected candidates will train in all aspects of crafting stories, from written articles to multimedia productions. "The Middle East is the story on the global news agenda. We're looking for talented journalists who want to seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of telling that story," said Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National. What we are searching for The two successful candidates will join us at a time of huge change in journalism and the global economy - both linked to the rise of artificial intelligence. The best candidates will be bustling with ideas of how to tell stories in new ways, and how to reach a smarter, more demanding local, regional and global audience. That may include everything from data visualisation and AI techniques for newsgathering to longer-form podcasts and video productions. To be eligible, you will have graduated from a university or postsecondary institution in the UAE in the past two years. You must be fluent in written and spoken English and be able to demonstrate strong writing skills when you are tested. You must be flexible when it comes to working hours and shifts. Trainees must be willing to go out and speak to people you don't know and take on assignments outside of your comfort zone. We're particularly keen to hear from Emirati graduates who want to document their fast-changing nation. How to apply To apply, you will need an up-to-date CV, a cover letter on why you should be chosen and a copy of your passport. We require three samples of written work. These can be published stories, for a student publication or website, school assignments, or a personal project you have taken on. And, most crucially, you will send three story ideas or project pitches that you could bring to fruition. These will include outlines of the angle, interviewee suggestions and a news hook. Why is this a story that we should be telling? Please be sure to include all of the above, as only complete applications will be reviewed. The deadline for applications is June 30. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of editors from July 14 to 18 and later complete a test assignment. Successful candidates will be notified by July 25. And the chosen two will start work on September 1.
Irish Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
RTÉ news management seeks to reassure staff over concerns around promotional advert
Management in the RTÉ newsroom have sought to reassure staff over their concerns about an ad being made to promote the State broadcaster's news and current affairs output. It emerged in recent days that some RTÉ staff raised concerns about the use of props such as plants in the footage, and the fact that extras were used in some of the shots. In a circular sent to staff on Wednesday, RTÉ management said that, before the recent filming took place, they had a 'lengthy discussion' with the team making the campaign to ensure it captured 'an authentic picture of the newsroom'. 'The campaign team requested that we either provide several journalists to be available to sit in shot for four to six hours on the day or, if that wasn't possible, that extras could be used. READ MORE 'Given the daily demands on staff in the newsroom, we did not believe it would be possible to free up a significant number of journalists for this length of time to be in the background of a shot.' Management said the campaign team assured them any people in the background 'would be blurred'. 'It was agreed that extras would be used and that when filming was completed we would have an opportunity to view the footage in the edit and that anything we were not comfortable with would not be used.' In the circular to staff, management also noted that 'concerns have been expressed about the placement of some plants in shot'. 'Minor tweaks like placing plants in shot are regularly used by our journalists and producers when filming interviews,' management said. [ Dismay among RTÉ staffers as broadcaster hires actors to play journalists in 'make-believe' ad campaign Opens in new window ] 'As you know, green screens or shots in our regional and foreign studios are used to indicate a reporter's location – these are long-established production techniques. 'If there is a view that this practice needs to cease in the production of news and current affairs content, we are open to discussing that,' management added. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) chapel at RTÉ had written to management in advance of the circular being issued, asking them to pause the production of the ad pending further discussions with staff representatives. Senior RTÉ executives defended the ad when appearing before the Oireachtas media committee on Wednesday. The broadcaster's head of news, Deirdre McCarthy, said there have been 'factual inaccuracies and misinformation, and a lack of context' in media reporting of it. Ms McCarthy said the total cost of the advert was €77,000 plus VAT. Filming has not been completed, she added. RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst told the committee he did not have the figures for how much the extras were paid, but the advert 'cost less than €100,000″ to make. Committee chair Alan Kelly, the Labour TD, said the advert has 'annoyed a lot of people' and the general public thinks it is 'bananas'.
