Media Industrial Attachment Programme

Description

MEDIA
COUNCIL OF KENYA

MCK MEDIA INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS JANUARY – MARCH 2026 COHORT

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK), in partnership with recognised media houses, runs a media industrial attachment programme designed to provide journalism and communication students with practical work experience before graduation and to prepare them for the job market.

Duration of the Industrial Attachment
The attachment lasts for three months: January – March 2026.

Eligibility
Students pursuing a degree or diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Digital Communication or Corporate Communication who meet the requirements below are eligible to apply:

Placement
Successful applicants will be placed in recognised media and communication outlets across the country in the following areas of specialisation:
- Print
- Broadcast (Radio/Television)
- Technical/Production
- Digital Content Creation

Application Requirements
1. Final-year student at a recognised university or college.
2. Recommendation letter from the university/college, issued within the last two months, stating the period for which the placement is required.
3. Academic transcripts for the current academic year.
4. Valid Student Identification Card.
5. Valid MCK Student Press Card 2026.
6. Mandatory sample of journalistic work (this may include published online content, school projects, etc.).

Method of Application
Interested students should submit all required documents through the MCK online portal: https://bit.ly/43CSZBO
Please use the subject line: “Industrial Attachment Application – January-March 2026”
Application Deadline: Midnight, Monday, 1 December 2025.

The Media Council of Kenya does not solicit for payments or recruit through agents/agencies.

CONTACT US: www.mediacouncil.or.ke @MediaCounciIK Media Council of Kenya

Headquarters: Ground Floor, Britam Centre, Nairobi Road, Nairobi (P.O. Box 13431-00100)
Telephone: +254 711 020 000/ 0711 055 233
Email: info@mediacouncil.or.ke

Mkumbe Office: Ground Floor, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Upper Old Aberdeen Road, Milimani. Phone: +254 710 930 239 Email: mkumbe@mediacouncil.or.ke

Kenya Office: Keny Broadcasting Corporation offices, Upper Old Aberdeen Road, Milimani. Phone: +254 710 930 239 Email: mkumbe@mediacouncil.or.ke

Moru Office: 1st Floor, Posta Building, Nairobi (P.O. Box 13431-00100)
Phone: +254 111 950 59
Email: info@mediacouncil.or.ke

Nakuru Office: Sector 56 Area, Opposite Dairy School along Kisumu-C. St. - 0674 Phone: +254 111 940 24 Email: mkumbe@mediacouncil.or.ke