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Skillnet Learning Waves graduates. Photo: Conor McCabe Photography.
APPLICANTS are invited for the latest Kerry College Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio Full-time Course which starts in less than two weeks.
It coincides with the news that Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio graduate Katelyn Galvin has secured a paid placement with Radio Kerry.
Now in its fourth year, the Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme, which is designed and supported by the independent commercial radio sector along with Coimisiún na Meán and Skillnet Ireland, gives 10 lucky students a unique opportunity to complete a five-month paid placement in a radio station.
Commenting on the launch of this year’s programme Coimisiún na Meán’s Media Development Commissioner, Rónán Ó’Domhnaill said; “As the media landscape continues to evolve it has become increasingly important to equip the next generation of journalists with the expertise needed to report on events accurately and ethically. Radio continues to be an essential source of trusted information and engaging content for people of all ages right around the country.
“The Journalism Graduate Programme ensures we continue to attract new graduates to the medium by providing an opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on training, experience, and insight into the role of journalists in society. We are delighted to support this scheme once again and I would like to congratulate the successful graduates and stations and to wish them the best of luck”.
The Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme is part funded by Coimisiún na Meán’s Sectorial Learning and Development Innovation Scheme. Under the 2023 scheme, a total of €47,000 amount was awarded to Learning Waves to operate the programme.
The award constitutes a significant increase on the initial programme funding amount, which will benefit the interns directly and help to contribute towards their living expenses while they undertake their placements.
The participating broadcasters and graduates were chosen following an application process that began in March 2023.
A total of 15 broadcaster applications and 45 student applications were received. The student applications were shortlisted and interviewed by a panel of representatives from Learning Waves and the industry.
The successful graduates took up their placements in September and will showcase their work in February 2024.
Applications for the Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio course are now open. Visit Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio Full-time Course – Kerry College to apply or learn more about the programme.
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