The programme aims to strengthen participants’ skills in developing, producing and distributing podcasts. It will cover the full podcast production cycle, including editorial planning, audio storytelling, interview techniques, sound recording, editing and post-production, publishing strategies, audience development, and podcast monetisation.
Participants will benefit from an intensive training workshop followed by several months of individual coaching and mentorship to support the development of their own podcast projects.
Presentation of the program
In the framework of its Revitalising and Enhancing Media in Sudan (REM) project the Delegation of the European Union to Sudan and in partnership with Internews, CFI, the French media development agency, is pleased to invite journalists from Sudan, based inside or outside the country, who meet the eligibility criteria, to benefit from a training on podcast production that will address the following topics:
– Editorial line development and content planning
– Interview techniques and audio storytelling
– Audio writing and script development
– Sound recording techniques and equipment
– Audio editing and post-production
– Podcast publishing and distribution strategies
– Audience development and engagement
– Podcast business models and monetisation
The Revitalising and Enhancing Media in Sudan (REM) project seeks to address these urgent needs by strengthening the capacity and resilience of Sudanese media. Its overarching objective is to improve access to high-quality, inclusive, and fact-based information, enabling the Sudanese public to make informed decisions and engage constructively in peacebuilding and social cohesion.
The programme will be composed of:
– A 4-day in-person training workshop in Nairobi, Kenya (end of July)
– Four months of individual online coaching and mentorship following the workshop (September to December)
Through this programme, participants will receive tailored guidance to apply the skills acquired during the training and develop concrete podcast projects addressing issues relevant to Sudanese audiences. In addition, a small fellowship programme will be made available to selected participants to support the production and publication of the podcast projects developed during the programme.
Each participant will benefit from 32 hours of individual online coaching (16 weeks, 2 hours per week).
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful participation.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for this workshop, you must:
- Be a Sudanese journalist– Youth, particularly women, and disabled people are encouraged to apply;
- Demonstrate an interest in podcast production, audio storytelling or digital media content creation;
- Be available to attend the full 4-day training workshop in Nairobi, Kenya
- Have experience in journalism, media production or content creation;
- Be available to participate in the online coaching programme over the four months following the workshop;
- Demonstrate knowledge of local contexts, priorities and sensitivities and respect for diversity;
- Have sufficient proficiency in Arabic to participate actively in the training sessions;
- Be willing to provide feedback to CFI on the impact of the programme on their professional development.
Criteria for selection and evaluation grid
| Profile, skills and expertise
Subcategories:
– Education / trainings
– Languages
– Interest in podcast production and audio storytelling |
25 |
| Experience
Previous relevant experience, especially related to content creation, audio production or related fields |
40 |
| Motivation
– Reasons for participating in the programme
– Professional development objectives
– Interest in podcasting and storytelling
– Objectives for professional career |
35 |
| Total |
100 |
Contact email: mayan.attia@cfi.fr; tagwa.khalil@gmail.com
Answers to applicants’ questions will be published on the call for applications page.
Contact telephone number: +254 728 059214
