Reuters News Internship 2027 - Nairobi

About the role

Reuters offers students and graduates interested in journalism the chance to learn at its international multimedia news agency. The Nairobi newsroom internship covers East Africa and is open to reporters, producers and photojournalists who want to tell stories for a global audience. It is a 12-week paid internship starting on 21 June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Cover East Africa in the Nairobi newsroom
• Pitch and deliver in-depth stories during the assignment
• Build sources and break news, with the ability to pivot quickly to breaking news
• Work in a team and communicate across departments and languages

Required profile

• A journalism student or working journalist with two years or less of experience as a reporter
• An investigative mindset and curiosity about how things work
• Drive to build sources, break news and deliver deeply reported stories
• International outlook and ambition to deliver journalism with real impact
• Eligible to work in the region or country of application

Required skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English (preferred)
• Fluency in spoken Swahili (preferred)
• Knowledge of East African politics and business landscape (desirable)

What we offer

• A 12-week paid internship with an assigned Senior Editor as mentor and formal training and coaching
• Flexibility and work-life balance, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career development through continuous learning and skills growth
• Benefits such as flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement and employee incentives
• Opportunities for social impact volunteering and paid volunteer days
• Excelling interns may be considered for future opportunities at Reuters

Applications close on 11 December 2026; interviews are scheduled for February/March 2027. Apply with an up-to-date CV and answers to the application questions.