Description

If you're looking for an exciting, energetic backdrop to your Journalism internship abroad then there's no better destination than China. Living and working in rapidly developing cities will surely inspire you to root out some interesting stories!

On our Print Journalism internships, you will gain insight into the workings of the media in a new cultural and political setting while building an impressive work portfolio. Our journalism internships in China will give you some fantastic work experience, which will certainly enhance your job prospects in this competitive industry.

On a journalism internship in the modern cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou, you will intern alongside local journalists on an English-language magazine. Interns need to be fluent in written and spoken English. Depending on your areas of interest, you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of journalistic activities including researching, interviewing, reporting, writing reviews, feature writing and proof-reading.

Highlights

You can work for a business, entertainment, current affairs, lifestyle or news publication where you will be able to see the many facets of life in Shanghai or Hangzhou and experience all that the city has to offer. Wherever you intern, you are sure to become popular with other volunteers once you receive your press pass and can attend event launches and grand openings!

Your workload will be very varied. You may be asked to give an outsider's view on Shanghai culture one day and then find yourself interviewing an important public figure the next. Always be prepared to work independently but never be afraid to ask questions; your colleagues will be busy people but experience has told us that they are always willing to help a budding new journalist! We recommend that you write as much as possible during your internship as you never know how many of your articles will be published.

Intern Types

• Journalism
• Photography

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Journalism
• Media Work
• Writing

Typical Volunteer

Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range

16-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992