PAID JOURNALISM & VIDEO REPORTER INTERN
ROMANEUM — Remote, Uganda
Pay: UGX 600,000 per month
Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
Initial term: 4-week paid trial, with potential extension up to 3 months and a possible 12-month paid ROMANEUM Reporter contract based on performance and mutual fit.
ROMANEUM is building a global Christian media and commerce brand. We are looking for talented young reporters, interviewers, storytellers, and emerging media personalities across Uganda.
What you will do
• Research American news, faith, culture, entrepreneurship, and people-focused stories for a global audience.
• Find Ugandan and African stories that will interest American and international audiences.
• Interview people on camera or remotely, create short-form and long-form video, and develop written stories.
• Help shape ideas for ROMANEUMNEWS.COM and social channels.
• Work independently, meet agreed deadlines, and respond constructively to feedback.
What we are looking for
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Curiosity, good judgement, initiative, and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
• Comfortable appearing on camera, or ready to learn.
• A smartphone and reliable internet access.
• Previous professional journalism experience is not required; potential matters.
What you will gain
• Real published work for a global audience.
• A portfolio of interviews, videos, and stories.
• On-camera, social-media, AI-tool, analytics, and audience-development experience.
• A pathway to longer-term paid work with ROMANEUM.
How to apply
Send your CV or résumé, university/course of study if applicable, and links to any videos, articles, social accounts, interviews, podcasts, or previous work by email only: lawrence.brekels@gmail.com.
Candidates who advance may be asked to record a 60-second video answering: “What is one story in Uganda that more people should know about—and why?”
Your phone is enough. We are looking for curiosity, intelligence, authenticity, communication, and the ability to make someone want to keep listening.
