Who is a journalism craftsman?
A journalism craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in journalism or a closely related field. Journalism deals with information gathering, assessments, writing, editing and presentation of the processed information/facts/ news to the wider public. Under the guidance of senior officers, journalism craftsmen operate, direct and manage various media related engagements.

Other closely related title(s)

1. Studio technician
2. Camera Technician
3. Mass Communication technician

What is the work environment?
Journalism craftsmen work in various environments both outdoor and indoor (studios, offices) among others.

Some important skills to have
To deliver their services effectively, journalism craftsmen need to possess some important skills and qualities some of which are listed below.

1. Excellent communication skills (both oral and in writing)
2. Excellent interpersonal skills
3. Basic computer skills
4. Persistence and never giving up
5. Creativity skills
6. Research skills
7. Among others.

What are some career opportunities?
Journalism craftsmen can get employment opportunities in areas such as; radio and television broadcasting companies, newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers, other information services providers, public relations and communication firms as well as government ministries among other areas.

With experience and creativity, journalism craftsmen can launch their own businesses, enterprises or profit making ventures.

Becoming a journalism craftsman

Minimum admission requirements
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade D (plain) and above is required.

Training & Study options
With a KCSE mean grade D (plain) and above, you can proceed to a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college and enroll for a relevant craft certificate course. Craft courses are also offered within Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) within your region.

What course(s) can you pursue in TVET colleges?

1. Craft certificate in journalism and mass media
2. Or other similar/ related courses

Education Progression
Upon a successful completion of a craft certificate course, you can advance your education upward (in a relevant field) up to university level if you like. How is this possible?

1. Get a craft certificate
2. Advance to diploma certificate, (in a relevant field)
3. Advance to degree certificate, (in a relevant field)

How to Join TVET College.
There are two ways you can follow to join training institution(s) in pursuit of your career of choice.

1. Applying through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps), for government sponsored students.
2. Applying directly to training institution of your choice, for self sponsored students.

Financial Aid
There are various ways you can access financial aid to support your further or higher education. Some of them are listed below;

1. Apply for education loan through Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
2. Apply for education bursaries from National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), from your local Member of Parliament, (MP).
3. Access education bursaries from your County Government.
4. Among other sources.

Always remember this!
Information provided on this website is for career awareness only, and not for any other purpose.

Before you make any career choice, or commit yourself to any career or study option, be sure of what you are doing. It is advisable to seek professional advice from career advisors to navigate this very important process.

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