Many graduates believe a journalism degree is the only way into a newsroom. That is not true here. The Broad Media journalism graduate programme pays R20,000 a month and accepts degrees from any field. No closing date is listed, so applying while the form is still open is the smartest move you can make.
What is the opportunity?
Broad Media runs a graduate programme for young people who want to work in journalism. It lasts three months, is full-time, and takes place at their office in Centurion, Gauteng.
Here are the key facts:
- Closing date: not specified — apply as soon as you are ready
- Who can apply: recent graduates, or students graduating this year, from any degree field
- Location: Centurion, Gauteng — you work from the office
- Duration: three months, full-time
- Pay: R20,000 per month
- Documents: CV and cover letter combined into one PDF
One warning before you apply. Legitimate jobs, bursaries and learnerships never charge application, registration or placement fees. Use only the official link in this article.
[Last updated: 28 October 2026]
Who qualifies?
You do not need to have studied journalism. The entry requirements are simple:
- A university degree in any field, completed recently or finishing this year
- Excellent writing ability
- A genuine interest in news and writing
Many applicants worry their degree is “wrong” for journalism. It is not. Think about how your studies help you explain a story. A commerce graduate understands company finances. An engineering graduate can make technical topics easy to read. Use these ideas to present your strengths. They are suggestions only, not promised reporting assignments.
What do you gain?
You earn R20,000 a month for three months while you learn. Training is provided, so you do not need newsroom experience to start.
Be honest with yourself about the details. No start date is given, and the programme does not promise a permanent position afterwards. If you are contacted, ask about the intake timetable and what happens when the three months end.
Also plan the practical side. Centurion means daily travel to an office. Work out a realistic transport budget first and decide whether the commute works for you.
How to apply
- Prepare your CV and a cover letter written for journalism. Combine them into one PDF with a simple file name and no special characters.
- Open the official Broad Media application form.
- Fill in your personal and contact details, highest qualification, age and the matric subjects you completed. Answer how you heard about the opportunity.
- Upload your PDF, check every detail, then select “Submit Application”.
- Watch for the confirmation email. If it does not arrive, check your spam folder and whether the form showed an error.
Open your combined PDF before you upload it. Make sure both documents are inside, the pages are in order and your contact details are easy to read.
Tips to improve your chances
Many applicants struggle to write about themselves. The fix is evidence, not big claims. Do not simply say you have “good communication skills”. Show it instead.
- Choose one real example: a research assignment, a student publication piece or a report where you had to explain something clearly.
- Briefly describe the topic, who you wrote it for and how you made the information understandable.
- Mention a news subject you follow and explain why it interests you.
- Only use work and experience you can honestly discuss in an interview.
Then proofread. Check your spelling, shorten long sentences and remove repeated points. Ask one person to read your letter and tell you where your meaning becomes unclear.
Your next step
This programme gives graduates from any field a paid route into journalism. You do not need the “perfect” degree. You need clear writing, honest examples and a clean PDF.
Do not wait for a closing date that has never been published. Prepare your writing example, check your PDF and submit through the official form today. Applying early is one thing you fully control — use it.