Advertising, Arts and MediaInternshipEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Role Overview
Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County. The university is offering internship opportunities for recent graduates in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication. This program is designed to provide unemployed Kenyan youth with practical work experience to enhance their employability and professional skills within a university setting.
Key Responsibilities
While specific daily duties are not listed in the advertisement, interns in the Journalism and Mass Communication department typically assist with:
Content creation for university newsletters and official communications.
Media coverage of university events and functions.
Supporting corporate communication and public relations efforts.
Managing digital media platforms and social media engagement.
Assisting in the preparation of press releases and media kits.
Requirements and Qualifications
To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Educational Background: Must possess a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Age: Must be an unemployed Kenyan citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
Eligibility: Must not have previously benefited from a similar internship or industrial attachment program.
Graduation: Must have completed training and graduated with documentary proof (certificates/transcripts) from a recognized Institution.
Required Documentation
Interested applicants are required to submit:
Three (3) copies of their applications.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
E-mail address and telephone contacts.
Postal address.
Copy of original National Identification card (ID) or Passport.
Certified copies of academic, professional certificates, and testimonials.
PIN certificates.
Copy of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) card.
Social Health Authority (SHA) registration.
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Valid insurance cover.
A recommendation letter from referees.
How to Apply
Applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
Electronic Submission: Send an electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to recruitment@kibu.ac.ke by 5pm EAT on Friday, 17th April, 2026.
Hard Copy Submission: Submit three (3) hard copies on or before Friday, 17th April, 2026, addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,Bungoma
Alternatively, applications can be dropped at the Kibabii University Main Campus, Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 306.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit three (3) copies of their applications with a detailed CV, ID/Passport copy, certified academic certificates, PIN certificate, NSSF card, SHA registration, Certificate of Good Conduct, insurance cover, and recommendation letters.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm EAT Friday 17th April, 2026 via:
Email: Send a single PDF document to recruitment@kibu.ac.ke.
Postal Mail: Address to The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University, P.O. Box 1699 - 50200, Bungoma.
Hand Delivery: Drop at Kibabii University Main Campus, Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 306.
