Radio Short Course

Heineken On Assignment
a Student Short Course (Radio)

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Heineken, USA have teamed up to search for eight student broadcast journalists to serve as on-air radio reporters for the Heineken House Party in Jamaica.

Students selected for the program will cover various aspects associated the event. Eight student journalists will be selected for this program. All travel and accommodations will be covered. Winners will be notified via phone or e-mail by NABJ.

BENEFITS
• Paid travel, lodging, meals, and registration to the House Party
• Students will travel to Jamaica to serve as official on-air reporters at the event for selected radio stations
• Students receive news training from mentor professionals of NABJ

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university

• Must be 21 years of age or older by July 28, 2003 to apply. Selected students will be required to provide verifiable proof of age (send a copy of your current drivers license)

• Must be a national student member of NABJ. If you are not a current student member, go to www.nabj.org. You must submit a membership application with the Short Course application (Credit Card only).

• All participants need a valid passport

• Must submit all required materials:

Application
Copy of official school transcript
Cover letter

Demo tape
Driver license
Letter of recommendation

• Must be available to travel from August 20 – 23, 2003

» Download the application (PDF, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)