Description

What better way to improve both your Spanish and your journalistic skills than to intern with a newspaper or radio station in Mexico?

Our journalism internships are open to interns of all ages and levels of experience, no matter whether you are on a gap year or a career break. All we ask is that you are able to write and speak Spanish to a good standard. Many interns who don't feel confident enough in their language skills start off doing a month or two on another project practicing their conversation skills before joining the journalism project.

On our journalism internships in Mexico, you will not only get an insider's view of how a print publication or radio station is run, but also the chance to put together an impressive portfolio of work. Your résumé will be greatly enhanced by the practical skills that you gain during your journalism internship abroad and your experience of living and working in Latin America will act as proof of your courage and adaptability.

All journalism interns live and work in the town of Ciudad Guzman.

Our journalism internships are based at newspapers in the town of Ciudad Guzman, which is two hours outside of Guadalajara. You will be given a real opportunity to get involved, but the more enthusiasm and effort you put into your journalism projects the more you'll get out of it.

In Ciudad Guzman we work with two local newspapers. To intern on the journalism internship you need an intermediate level of Spanish, however, no previous journalistic experience is required.

You will start off shadowing local journalists who will show you how things work while passing on their knowledge, expertise and contacts. The print journalism internships offers interns a real opportunity to get involved, whether it be interviewing the locals about their opinions on a topical issue or writing about the latest sports event. By the end of your internship abroad, you should have a number of published articles to add to your portfolio.

If you have an interest in soccer, you may spend an evening watching the Chivas team play in the famous Jalisco stadium in Guadalajara. Let our local staff - and your editor - know what interests you most and we will try to accommodate this on your journalism internship in Mexico.

Highlights

Interns in Mexico can also join a journalism internship at a radio station in the town of Ciudad Guzman. You may end up presenting an hour-long radio show three days a week or researching stories around town, thus giving you the opportunity to mix with the local Mexican community.

If you can demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity, you will be offered plenty of opportunities to get involved in different stories and projects. Previous interns have co-presented live current affairs programs, conducted interviews live on the radio, reported on news and sports and helped to run a hugely popular university radio station.

Interning at the radio station in Ciudad Guzman you will get the chance to observe, and then get involved in, radio production and all the behind the scenes work. Later, if you have built up enough confidence you can make your own radio shows, with a combination of interviews, music and current affairs; this internship can be whatever you want it to be!

Qualifications

An intermediate level of Spanish for the print internship, but no previous journalistic experience required.

Intern Types

• Journalism

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• 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
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range

16-70

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-3

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