Journalism Internships
CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our journalism internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.
Please note some journalism internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Industry availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Here is a sample of what journalism internships abroad can entail.
General Journalism Internship Position Description
Discover the world of Journalism, where reporting and storytelling drive public knowledge and engagement. Some duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Supporting News Research: Assist in researching news stories by gathering background information and compiling data to support reporters.
2. Facilitating Content Preparation: Contribute to content preparation by drafting basic articles, proofreading for errors, and formatting text for publication.
3. Managing Editorial Deadlines: Help manage editorial deadlines by tracking submission dates, reminding team members of upcoming deadlines, and ensuring timely content delivery.
4. Coordinating Interview Schedules: Aid in coordinating interview schedules by arranging appointments, confirming details with sources, and updating calendars.
5. Updating News Files: Assist in maintaining news files by organizing and cataloging articles, ensuring that content is correctly filed and easy to access.
Sample Journalism Positions
Curious about what types of journalism internships abroad are available?
Below are a few past journalism positions real interns have done. There are many more possibilities, as each position is personalized. Contact us today to learn more about internship abroad opportunities in journalism!
Journalism Intern at a Local News Station
As a Journalism Intern at a local news station, you’ll gain hands-on experience in reporting, writing, editing, and multimedia production. You’ll contribute to coverage of politics, culture, and society while developing practical skills across different areas of journalism. This Internship is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in news reporting and storytelling.
Journalism Intern at a Business Magazine
As a Journalism Intern at a business magazine, you’ll help produce daily digital content for an industry audience by turning press releases into news stories and conducting follow-up research. You’ll also assist with desk research, support social media updates, and may have opportunities to cover live events. This Internship is a great opportunity to build journalism skills in reporting, research, and digital publishing within a professional business media setting.
Journalism Intern at an International Sports Broadcaster
As a Journalism Intern at an International sports broadcaster, you’ll split your time between business analysis and media production while focusing on writing and content creation. You’ll update websites, write program synopses, produce weekly sports roundups, manage social media, and contribute to promotional projects like Google Ads and voiceovers. You’ll also assist with verifying commercial premises to support business operations, gaining valuable research skills. This Internship is a great opportunity to strengthen your journalism skills in sports media while gaining exposure to the business side of the industry.
Competency & Skill Development
Displayed below are examples of journalism-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our journalism internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their host organization. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.
Journalism Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:
- Research Skills — Supporting news research by gathering and organizing information to assist in story development.
- Writing Skills — Contributing to content preparation by drafting and proofreading articles to enhance the clarity and accuracy of reports.
- Organizational Skills — Helping manage deadlines and coordinating schedules to ensure smooth operations in news production.
- Attention to Detail — Ensuring accuracy in content preparation and file organization to maintain high standards in journalism.
- Communication Skills — Facilitating communication with sources and team members by coordinating interviews and updating schedules.