Your opportunity to get up a closer look at the world of publishing starts here.
With only five participants selected per cycle, PublisHer Pathways offers a unique opportunity to gain meaningful, real-world experience inside one of the UAE’s leading media organisations.
Participants will benefit from:
- Shadowing opportunities and one-on-one mentorship
- Hands-on experiences in Editorial and Content Development, Marketing, PR & Audience Engagement, Advertising, Sales & Revenue Models, Product, Digital Platforms & Business Strategy
- A leadership masterclass and industry field visit
- A collaborative capstone project presented to Motivate leadership
- A joint certificate from PublisHer and Motivate Media Group
- Access to the PublisHer Alumnae Network
“PublisHer Pathways is a direct response to something we hear consistently from women across the industry – that the transition from education into professional publishing is harder than it should be and that access to real experience, inside real organizations, remains sporadic and uneven. I’m grateful to Ian and the whole Motivate team for having confidence in our mission and becoming the first to say yes.”
Bodour Al Qasimi
Founder of PublisHer
“At Motivate, we believe the best way to understand publishing is to be part of it and to see how editorial, commercial and digital teams work together in real time. PublisHer Pathways gives participants that exposure, and in doing so, helps strengthen the next generation of talent coming into the industry.”
Ian Fairservice
Managing Partner & Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group
Who can Apply
Applicants Must:
- Hold valid UAE residency and medical insurance for the duration of the programme
- Be at an early- or mid-career stage
- Have a degree in publishing, literature, media, creative arts or related fields
- Be available for the duration of the 4-week-long programme which commences on 3 August 2026 and concludes 28 August 2026
- Have a background or strong interest in publishing, media, literature, communications, or the creative arts
Applications are reviewed jointly by PublisHer and Motivate Media Group. Participation is limited and selection is competitive. Programme timelines and activities may be adjusted based on operational requirements.
