Description

Chiang Mai has many foreign ex-patriots and there are multiple publications catering to that community. The largest and most widely recognized of these English entertainment magazines within Northern Thailand is now available as an internship project. This well established, yet unique and dynamic, entertainment magazine has a variety of sections such as local news, local events, announcements, and also in-depth articles about the region of South-East Asia. In addition to the magazine, the company also works with web design and various other media outlets. This magazine is not only appealing for an intern because of its vibrancy, but also because of its inviting staff and office space. It is the perfect experience for individuals who are searching for experience in a very well publicized international media outlet.

Interns in the project will work with the Thai and foreign, native English speaking staff in one or many of the following areas:
* Editorial
* Marketing
* Web Design
* Photography
* Print and design
* Multi media

Interns are invited to work in multiple areas of the business during their internship. Each area is only open to one intern at any one time to insure a personalized experience. Working hours for regular interns will normally be between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays, but on special occasions (such as the monthly party) interns may be required to work on weekends and evenings.

The amount of hands on work an intern is able to conduct will depend largely upon his/her ambition and abilities as well as prior knowledge, experience and education. The magazine is very open and thrives on new ideas and self initiated projects. Therefore, if an intern produces high-quality, high-content work which corresponds with the current theme of the magazine, there is the potential to be published.

Because the magazine is an English periodical, most of the 40 employees are able to easily communicate in English. Additionally, there are a few western employees, which include the managing editor. All things considered, it is unquestionably an excellent opportunity to get to experience work in a Thai/international surrounding.

If you are looking for a distinct experience that not only looks good on a resume, but also provides you with an amazing international experience, and a chance to get published, this is the project for you.

Highlights

Because the magazine is an English periodical, most of the 40 employees are able to easily communicate in English. Additionally, there are a few western employees, which include the managing editor. All things considered, it is unquestionably an excellent opportunity to get to experience work in a Thai/international surrounding.

Qualifications

Men or Women over 20 years old who are studying journalism, mass communications or multi-media and have at least a working knowledge of the field in which they will be interning. All interns in the project must possess their own lap top / notebook computer.

Intern Types

• Creative Writing
• Marketing, Ad, PR
• Photography
• Web Design

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,495 for four weeks

Program Fees Include:

Participation in the Magazine and Multi-Media Intern Project is USD 1495 for four weeks and USD 200 for each additional week. A USD 295 non-refundable project deposit fee is required to reserve a spot in the project. The balance of the project fee (the entire project fee minus the USD 295 deposit) will be due one month before the internship begins.

FEE INCLUDES: Airport pick up, 2-Day Pre-Internship orientation, accommodation during orientation and entire project time, breakfast every morning, half day city tour, cultural dinner and show, onsite coordinator, 24 hour emergency assistance and official documentation of internship and work completed.
FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Plane tickets, travel insurance, cost of transportation to and from work location and accommodation, ride to the airport after internship, lunches and dinners.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Arts
• Marketing
• Media Work

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Friends For Asia's Mission Statement

The mission of Friends For Asia is twofold. We offer an opportunity for people to contribute, in a meaningful way, to the improvement of standards of living by building capacity in our host agencies and we provide committed volunteers to work on projects developed with host agencies that benefit the people of Thailand.

Year Founded

2008