Description

As an intern on a journalism internship in Mongolia, you could work for a newspaper, radio station or national TV station. Living and working in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, you will find you have no shortage of interesting and unusual experiences that will provide plenty of inspiration for your reports.

There are a variety of different journalism internships available in Mongolia and wherever you work you will be given responsibilities according to your abilities and interests. Let us know what kind of reporting you'd like to pursue when you apply and we will find you an internship to match.

For interns on a gap-year looking to get into a related university course or those looking for employment following graduation, a Projects Abroad internship will set you on the right path. Your resume will be greatly enhanced by the practical skills you gain during your journalism internship and you will have a large portfolio of work from your time abroad. In addition to this, the experience of living and working in a foreign country will act as proof of your adaptability, while giving you an interesting subject of discussion in future interviews.

These journalism internships are also suitable for working journalists and experienced professionals who wish to take a career-break or broaden their horizons. In the past we have had journalists from major broadsheet publications trying their hand at working as a journalist in Mongolia.

Our Print Journalism interns work on weekly English language newspapers - the UB Post or the Mongol Messenger. You will initially work alongside local journalists, observing the work they do and assisting them in their tasks. Once you have learned the ropes, you will be given the freedom you might expect as an established journalist in your own country.

Newspapers have flourished since the democratic revolution in 1990; you will be working in a country where the idea of a free press is relished. Being one of the only English-speaking journalists in the city has its advantages. One intern recently interviewed the American Ambassador and, to the envy of other newspapers, he secured an interview with a famous English speaking Mongolian pop star!

We also have a number of internships with Mongolian newspapers where your work will be translated into Mongolian and used in the main body of the paper; an exciting addition to any journalist's portfolio. You may even be asked to write your own regular column for the English language section!

We also arrange journalism internships in radio stations. Interns work as both presenters and behind the scenes. At one radio station we had an intern fronting a chat show which went out live to residents of Ulaanbaatar and the surrounding region.

Highlights

Interns get involved with production as well as broadcasting during their internship. You could be producing a radio show or searching out stories in the town, giving you lots of opportunities to meet local people. If you can demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity, you will be offered plenty of opportunities to get involved with different stories and projects.

Previous interns have co-presented live current affairs programs, conducted interviews and reported on news and sports.

Our TV journalism internships offer you a great insight into how TV broadcasting works. We work with privately owned television stations like NTV and C1 Television, where interns can get involved in many areas both in front and behind the camera. The local staff are eager for you to bring new and exciting skills to the job; a previous intern began work as a cameraman but soon found himself working as a director!

With cuttings and tapes to bring home, a journalism internship in Mongolia is an interesting way to add something extra to your portfolio.

Qualifications

No experience or qualifications are required.

Intern Types

• Journalism

Languages

• English

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
• Reporting
• Research

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

• Home-stays

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