Graduate Interns - Journalist and Show Hosts at Waywayves

The Role

• We are seeking charismatic, intellectually curious, and highly passionate journalists to serve as core voices and faces of Waywayves Media.
• This is a full-time, onsite role combining research, journalism, global analysis, guest engagement, and on-air hosting.
• You will lead daily conversations that help Africans understand the world—and their place in it.

Core Responsibilities

Research & Global Analysis

• Conduct deep research into global political, economic, historical, and social issues.
• Develop compelling editorial angles that connect international developments to African interests.
• Prepare structured briefs, scripts, and analytical frameworks for daily programming.
• Ensure accuracy through thorough fact-checking and strong editorial discipline.

Media Program Presentation

• Host and co-host interviews, discussions, and analytical segments.
• Present complex global issues with clarity, authority, and depth.
• Guide conversations confidently while maintaining balance and intellectual integrity.
• Represent Waywayves Media with professionalism, credibility, and thought leadership.

Social Media Content Creation

• Translate long-form analysis into engaging short-form digital content.
• Develop captions, commentary pieces, and optimized clips for various platforms.
• Collaborate with the production team to drive audience engagement and growth.
• Monitor trends and contribute ideas that strengthen platform visibility.

Guest Scouting & Engagement

• Identify and recommend high-value guests including experts, policymakers, business leaders, and innovators.
• Conduct professional outreach and manage guest communications.
• Coordinate scheduling, briefing materials, and pre-interview preparation.
• Maintain and expand a strong database of credible contributors.

Requirements

• Background in Journalism, Media, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, History, Economics, or related fields
• Proven experience in journalism, broadcasting, research writing, or media hosting (traditional or digital)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Willingness to work full-time, onsite, in a fast-paced media environment