Journalism Fund

ALT A REVIEW – Journalism & Visual Storytelling Internship Fund

This fund supports three- six-month internships for emerging journalists and creators aged 18–30, based in London. These expenses part-paid placements provide: Hands-on training in print and visual journalism, Mentorship with experienced editors and contributors. Access to industry equipment and publishing tools. Build a writing & visual journalism portfolio  ALT A Review’s print and digital platforms

Where:  Somerset House, London |  Arts • Culture •

Your Support = New CONTENT CREATORS & VISUAL STORYTELLERS in Arts & Culture

We are building the next generation of cultural storytellers.
Our 3-month internship program offers hands-on training in:

  • Art review writing, film, theatre, IT and reporting
  • Attending press previews, red carpets, and cultural events (travel covered)
  • Writing, editing, and publishing in a professional editorial environment
  • Mentorship from experienced editors and visual journalists
  • Publishing how newspaper work: See our print newspaper here: https://alt-africa.com/subscribe-now/
  • Networking with industry professionals

Two Internship Tracks

Cultural Journalism — Writing, reviewing, and reporting on arts and culture

Visual Journalism — Photography, illustration, and multimedia storytelling for print and digital

Story Starter

  • Funds specialist Hybrid training that builds an intern’s writing, research, and storytelling skills.
  • Supports mentoring sessions with our editorial team, giving interns direct feedback and guidance.
  • Helps them publish their first professional piece for Alt A Review.

Story Starter

£60.00

On The Ground Supporter

  • Funds a one-hour in-person skills mentoring at Somerset House in London.
  • Covers a full immersive workday in our newsroom, where interns contribute to live arts and culture coverage.
  • Gives interns hands-on experience that builds their portfolio and confidence.
  • Operational cost additional hot desk hire

On The Ground Supporter

£150.00

Creative Tools Patron

  • Provides an intern with a 1TB external drive, software access, and essential creative tools for their work.
  • Funds advanced training in arts criticism, visual storytelling, or cultural reporting.
  • Enables interns to take on bigger projects and in-depth stories for publication in ALT A REVIEW.
  • Covers 30 hr internship over for 1 month
  • Operational cost additional hot desk hire

Creative Tools Patron

£600.00

Full Internship Patron

  • Sponsors a complete 3-month internship in editorial or visual journalism.
  • Covers ongoing mentoring, specialist training, and the creative tools they need to succeed.
  • Empowers interns to attend and cover high-profile cultural events, expanding their networks and experience.
  • Equips them with the skills and portfolio to launch their careers in journalism.
  • Operational cost additional hot desk hire

Full Internship Patron

£1,800.00

Where Your Support Goes

  • Editorial & digital publishing training
  • Real-world media experience
  • Interview, writing, photography & video projects
  • Mentoring from diverse industry professionals
  • Distribution ALT A Review’s 30,000 print copies per quarter
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Join the Movement

By donating, you’re not just helping one intern. You’re helping shift the media landscape — one voice at a time.

  • All donations are secure and eligible for acknowledgment in our Winter Print Edition.

SPONSORSHIP

Want to sponsor 4 internships for 6 month  be our Headline Sponsor.

  • Headline Gold Sponsorship: 20k
  • Silver Sponsorship: 10K
  • Bronze: 7K
  • Get in touch: Email: editor@alt-africa.com

WANT TO BECOME A INTERN/

ABOUT ALT A REVIEW

ALT A is a quarterly print and digital multi-cultural media platform celebrating Black, Brown, diaspora and culturally diverse creatives. From red carpets to grassroots artists, we spotlight what the mainstream often overlooks — with global reach and a growing community of 20,000+ newsletter subscribers www.alt-africa.com

GAINING REAL EXPERIENCE: Interns will contribute to putting together our Print Edition hits 80+ venues across London, reaching thousands of readers in arts institutions, creative hubs and cinemas.

Be Part of Real Change

Your donation helps train, platform and elevate the next generation of journalists.

🎯 Journalism that reflects every corner of society
🎯 Media created by those living the stories they tell
🎯 A legacy of access and opportunity