Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation established under the KBC Act (Cap. 221) and operating under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. The Corporation is committed to excellence in broadcast services to its audience, customers and the public.
The mandate of the Corporation is to inform, educate and entertain the public through Radio services, Television programmes and Digital Media platforms. The Corporation is seeking to engage six (6) qualified and motivated interns to undertake internship programmes for a maximum (non-renewable) period of twelve (12) months in the following Departments as per the outlined basic requirements:-
1. Technical Services Department (Transmission /Production) – 1 position
Minimum requirements:
a) Bachelor’s degree OR Diploma in Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
b) Must be computer literate
c) Knowledge in transmission and production.
2. Television Programmes Department (Design) – 1 position
Minimum requirements:
a) Bachelor’s degree OR Diploma in Graphic design /3D Graphic design or its equivalent from a recognized institution
b) Computer proficiency
c) Creativity and innovativeness.
3. Radio Services Department (Creative) – 1 position
Minimum requirements:
a) Bachelor’s Degree OR Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, or Broadcast Journalism from a recognized Institution
b) Must be computer literate
c) Fluency in English and Kiswahili
d) Strong oral communication, writing, editing and analytical skills.
KBC IS AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED CORPORATION(CERTIFICATE NO KE 21/92667)
4. Digital Department – 2 positions
Minimum requirements:
a) Bachelor of Science Degree OR Diploma in Computer Science/Software Engineering/ Information Technology/Computer Programming/Web Development or Soft Ware Development.
b) Practical skills in either Web Development, Software Development, Mobile App Development or Database Development
c) Familiarity with social media platforms.
OR
a) Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Public Relations, Graphic Design or its equivalent from a recognized institution
b) Good writing, blogging, editing, presentation and communication skills
c) Familiarity with social media platforms.
5. Legal Department – 1 position
Minimum requirements:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution
b) Must be computer literate
c) Drafting, report writing, planning and organisational skills.
Other requirements:
a) Kenyan youth aged between 21 and 34 years
b) Have graduated from College / University not earlier than the year 2019
c) Must attach copies of certificates, academic transcripts, updated curriculum vitae, national identity card or passport alongside the application letter. Upon succesful selection and intake, the interns will be required to submit the following documents:-
a) Personal accident insurance cover for the entire period of internship
d) Medical insurance cover by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) / Social Health Insurance fund (SHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm
e) PIN certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
f) NSSF card
g) Two coloured passport photographs
KBC IS AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED CORPORATION(CERTIFICATE NO KE 21/92667)
h) Bank account details
i) Recommendation/reference letter from the institution attended
j) Certificate of Good Conduct.
Interested candidates who meet the above outlined requirements should submit their applications and copies of relevant documents to the undersigned before 14th October, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews soon thereafter.
‘’KBC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged to apply’’.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 30456-00100
NAIROBI