Behind the camera, beyond the classroomAspiring media professionals discover more than technical skills during internship program
Young interns arrived at SAT-7’s Egypt office hoping to learn the skills of television production. Three months later, they left with something they hadn’t expected: a new understanding of themselves, their abilities and their purpose.
As Haidi Milad worked the clay between her hands, she began to think about her own life. Her uncertainties. Her insecurities. And the possibility that, just like the clay, she was still being shaped…
“I remembered the song, ‘Oh You Great Potter’. It brought home to me the idea that I too am clay: what will I learn today; what message has God sent me?”
It was an unexpected revelation during one of the many workshops in SAT-7’s 2026 “Story Creators” internship program in Egypt. But it captures something of what happened to the young people who took part.
They had come to learn how to make television. Along the way, they discovered rather more about themselves.
“I joined the internship doubting my abilities,” Haidi, who followed the scriptwriting track, said. “But it turned out to be much more than technical training. It became a safe space where I could overcome my insecurities, express myself more openly and grow in confidence.”
" I felt that I could do anything "
From watching to creating
For the third consecutive year, SAT-7’s Egypt office welcomed aspiring young media professionals to its internship program.
For three months, 17 participants worked alongside experienced professionals, developing their scriptwriting, videography, directing and editing skills through hands-on projects, teamwork and real production environments.
Working in different teams, they went on to produce four projects for SAT-7 KIDS’ social media platforms, turning their ideas into meaningful stories for younger audiences.
Once a regular viewer of SAT-7 KIDS, Sally found herself learning to edit the kind of creative content she had previously only watched.
Seeing her finished film was a revelation: “I never realised I would reach that level or do that kind of work, but when I saw the film that I edited, I felt happy. I felt that I could do anything,” she said.
More than professional skills
For many of the interns, the program turned out to be much more than an opportunity to learn technical skills.
For Mary Tawfik, a freelance writer, the internship gave her the creative skills she wanted to develop, but also a renewed understanding of her purpose.
“I came out of this internship as a different person,” she said. “I learned that God created me because I have a role and my role is to work on leaving a legacy in society that would continue after I have left earth.”
Martin Maged, who followed the directing track, said, “I was afraid I wouldn’t be accepted or get this opportunity, but SAT-7 gave me the chance to participate. Throughout the internship, I felt supported by everyone, and that support made a real difference in my life.”
Still being shaped
At the end of the three-month program, the young people gathered to celebrate their graduation. They had learned to write scripts, operate cameras, direct productions and edit films. They had also learned to collaborate, trust their abilities and imagine different futures.
“As we celebrate the trainees’ achievements, we are thankful to God for allowing us to be part of their journeys and for the opportunity to invest in their talents and potential,” said Maged Mounir, Executive Director of SAT-7 Egypt. “We pray that He continues to guide these future storytellers as they use their skills and creativity to make a positive impact through media.
“Investing in young people is about more than developing skills – it is about creating opportunities, nurturing potential and witnessing the stories God is writing in each life.”
The cameras may have stopped rolling and the certificates been handed out. But for these young storytellers, the most important work is still taking shape.
Please pray:
- That God will guide the young people who took part in SAT-7’s internship program as they develop their talents, pursue their dreams and discover His purpose for their lives.
- That the confidence, skills and faith these young people have gained will continue to grow, enabling them to use their creativity to inspire and encourage others.
- That God will bless SAT-7’s staff and trainers as they nurture the next generation of Christian media professionals, helping young people find their voices and share messages of hope.