Somalia [6th Sept 2025] — Ubah Media Lab is excited to announce the launch of its Virtual Media Accelarator, a three-month intensive training programme designed to equip aspiring and early-career media practitioners with the essential skills to thrive in today’s fast-changing media landscape.
Running from September to December 2025, the accelerator programme blends online learning, interactive workshops, and hands-on assignments, offering participants the opportunity to develop their craft in journalism, digital storytelling, and communication.
Key focus areas include:
- Media ethics and responsible journalism.
- News writing, interviewing, and reporting.
- Audio-visual storytelling: radio, podcasting, and video production.
- Digital media and social content creation.
- Fact-checking and combating misinformation.
- Advocacy, campaigns, and community storytelling.
- Media entrepreneurship and career development.
Participants will benefit from mentorship by seasoned media professionals, and access to exclusive resources. Each participant will also complete a capstone project—such as a podcast, short film, article, or digital campaign—showcasing their newly acquired skills.
“This accelerator programme is about more than just training,” said Said Isse, Founder of Ubah Media Lab. “We are building a new generation of ethical, creative, and digitally skilled storytellers who can contribute to informed societies, peacebuilding, and socio-economic development.”
Eligibility & Application
The programme is open to young people aged 18–30 (with exceptions possible), who demonstrate interest in media, communications, or digital storytelling. Applicants must commit 10–15 hours per week and have basic computer and internet literacy.
Applicants should submit a motivation letter, CV/resume, and portfolio (if available) to Mediahub@ubahmedialab.org with the subject line: Three-Month Media Training Programme. for more click on this link: Media accelerator
Application deadline: 20th September 2025.
Course Fee: 150 USD.
Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion and an opportunity to publish or showcase their final projects on Ubah Media Lab’s platforms and partner networks.
About Ubah Media Lab
Ubah Media Lab is a social enterprise dedicated to advancing digital and media literacy, empowering youth in the Horn of Africa, and fostering responsible media practices for positive social change.