Abu Dhabi: News Group has announced the launch of an international internship program for university level students studying public relations and media sciences.
The announcement was made during the Global Communications Conference (Globcom 2009) that was held in Abu Dhabi yesterday (Tuesday May 26) at Zayed University. The conference attracted 100 students from 19 universities around the world to participate in a competition to show their PR skills and abilities.
The Internship program will be awarded to 24 accomplished scholars enrolled in public relations, communications or media science programs at universities around the world. Twelve seats will be awarded to students studying at institutions in the GCC, Levant and Iraq, while another 12 seats will be awarded based on open application process to students from around the world.
The internships may be awarded during the students’ enrollment at university or immediately following graduation.
‘Interns will be provided with a one –year work and training experience at News Group offices based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi , Amman and Beirut,’ Explained Mazen Nahawi, president of News Group. ‘The interns will take part in an extensive work and training program that provides them with real-life experience and hands on responsibilities in the field of public relations.
‘Interns will work within the News Group organizational structure and participate in PR disciplines such as media relations, strategic planning, crisis management and public relations research and evaluation,’
The year long program provides the students with paid accommodation and a variety of financial and educational benefits. It will also involve travel between different countries across the Middle East, North Africa and India where News Group services are operating. Interns will work within the group structure to study, create and implement PR programs and services. They will also have extensive contact with clients, partners and journalists on a regular basis.
‘This is a large undertaking that represents a major commitment on the part of News Group,’ Nahawi said. ‘We often have students undergo training at the company, but this is completely different – it is the establishment of a permanent program to help enhance the skills of PR students and new graduates, as well as to launch their careers with solid real life experience and first rate training.’
About News Group International
News Group is a holding company that specializes in the fields of public relations and journalism. The company is based at Dubai Media City and has five partner companies, including Media Watch Middle East, Salience Research, Context, Media Source and Interactive Limited. Established in 2005, the group includes more than 300 professionals serving hundreds of clients across all industries in 31 countries. News Group is an advocate for student causes and provides training and educational courses for university level students across the Middle East.
Enrollment at the News Group intern program
Students wishing to apply for seats at the News Group intern program are requested to contact either the group marketing director, Rasha Siriani (rasha@newsgroup.ae)
For more information please contact
Rasha Siriani
Marketing Director
News Group International
rasha@newsgroup.ae
www.newsgroup.ae
t: +971 4 391 2500
f:+971 4 391 2501
