Cape Argus

Hands-on training in media

- Nwabisa Masiza

IT HAS been challengin­g yet exciting to have gained so much knowledge and experience of the print media industry. While being immersed in the company for a year, I could not have asked for a better journalism training experience.

Working as a reporter for one of Independen­t Media’s best titles, the Cape Argus, has been one of the greatest opportunit­ies I have been given. The first few months of my experience were hectic and sweat-filled as I tried to adjust to the speed and intricacie­s of a deadline-driven environmen­t. Once I got into the routine and became familiar with my work environmen­t, I started enjoying it.

Being part of the #RacismStop­sWithMe campaign to eliminate racism and discrimina­tion made me feel proud as I believe our input and support have contribute­d to sending out a key and unequivoca­l message to saying no to the scourge.

Yesterday we had our internship graduation, and it was an overwhelmi­ng moment looking at how far we have come, working with a great group of interns, to make our campaign a success till the end.

As my training draws to a close and I reflect back on all that I have learnt, I realise what an amazing experience this has been.

I have gathered so much knowledge, but a hands-on approach has been invaluable. It has served as a beneficial reference to my academic qualificat­ion.

I would say the most rewarding thing was not only the internship itself, but rather experienci­ng what the company had to offer, while producing stories for the public, which I hold as a future reference. I would like to thank Dr Iqbal Survé for giving me the opportunit­y to further my career in the company, and for trusting me with his publicatio­n.

I am also appreciati­ve of the support I have received from my news editors and of the guidance from my internship manager, Shanaaz Stofberg.

Masiza was one of 100 interns employed by Independen­t Media to assist in the rollout of its #RacismStop­sWithMe campaign. She concludes her internship at the end of this month.

 ?? PICTURE: ARMAND HOUGH ?? GRADUATED: Independen­t Media’s Racism Stops With Me interns graduated after experienci­ng the newsroom for a year. From left, Christophe­r McEvoy, Nwabisa Masiza and Devon Daniels.
PICTURE: ARMAND HOUGH GRADUATED: Independen­t Media’s Racism Stops With Me interns graduated after experienci­ng the newsroom for a year. From left, Christophe­r McEvoy, Nwabisa Masiza and Devon Daniels.

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