Description

Working within the South Africa media is the opportunity of a lifetime for any media/communications student! South Africa is home to a very active and outspoken media that takes its role as the "fourth estate" quite seriously. During Apartheid, the government routinely censored media content if it contained any sympathies towards the anti-Apartheid movement. Today, freedom of press is alive and well in South Africa, and journalists regularly launch vocal opposition to controversial government practices. As an intern in our program, you will have the opportunity to work in this incredible environment while gaining invaluable international journalism experience.

Cape Town, where our program is based, is also home to South African Parliament, so those interested in journalism of a political nature will enjoy the opportunity to cover South Africa's colorful political atmosphere. The South African magazine industry is located in the city of Cape Town and many internship opportunities exist at local publications such as outdoor magazines and travel guides. Any journalism student should consider applying - there are a wealth of internships on offer to suit all majors.

Highlights

All journalism and media internships are facilitated through the Volunteer Adventure Corps professional internship program. A few highlights of our internship program are as follows:

- We are an internship program that only accepts the most serious and professionally focused applicants. Our participants work full time and are expected to make an impact at their internship sites. Central to our program philosophy is the concept of mutually beneficial experiential learning, through which the intern, partner organization, and the communities they serve, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in dynamic and positive ways.

- Outside of your internship, you will be able to participate in our program's free weekly Friday Excursions. Excursions take place in the afternoon and are an optional, yet highly recommended, way to see a new part of the city every week while socializing with other interns in the program. The following are examples of previous Friday excursions: surfing lessons at Muizenberg Beach, hikes in Table Mountain National Park (Lion's Head, Boomslang Caves, Elephant's Eye, Constantia Nek, Cecilia Forest), wine tasting in Constantia, chocolate tasting in Franschhoek, picnics in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, champagne sunset cruises in Table Bay Harbor and the list goes on!

- All interns participate in a comprehensive 2-day arrival orientation.

- We offer regular community service volunteer opportunities.

- We offer free weekly Xhosa classes (one of South Africa's 11 official languages).

- We assist all our participant with the location of housing in Cape Town.

- We offer 24-hour support and assistance.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a background in journalism and communication and/or display prior experience in the field. Candidates for internships that involve writing opportunities may be asked to submit writing samples.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-6 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Volunteer Adventure Corps's Mission Statement

Central to our program philosophy is the concept of mutually beneficial experiential learning, through which the intern, partner organization, and the communities they serve, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in dynamic and positive ways. Ultimately, we want you to have an incredible experience in Africa while gaining the type of professional exposure that will be one of the first talking points in any job interview.

Year Founded

2006