| This internship program is designed primarily
for undergraduate or graduate students and beginning professionals
who have an academic or professional background in some area
of media communication, journalism or related fields and who
seek to enhance their careers through specialized study in
one or several selected areas. The purpose of this internships
program is to provide students with the opportunity to gain
professional experience in a journalism setting. Our internship
program offers interns or students the opportunity to develop
their skills, gain a deeper understanding of the professional
context of journalism practice, and make connections with
working journalists.
Journalism interns or students with majors
or minors can work on newspapers, in the broadcast (TV. or
radio stations), and on many magazines, as well as in agencies
concerned with public relations. In short, our journalism
internship program set you on the right track.
This is an ideal opportunity for a journalism
student or graduate who is looking to write and get published.
Apart from the personal reward of working for a responsible
media company, you will gain valuable experience in international
journalism as part of your journalism internship.
Enormous professional and high standard of
experiential learning opportunities await you with a journalism
internship abroad.
Internship Role
You will participate in the workaday routine
of a news media company for the specified period, undertaking
those tasks assigned to you and seeking to display initiative,
enthusiasm, professionalism and a willingness to learn. Depending
on your specialty and skills, you can work as a reporter,
writing, editor, photographer, broadcaster, or graphic designer.
You'll work side-by-side with the regular staff, gathering
stories, researching, taking photos, writing pieces, going
into the field, coming up with your own story ideas, projects,
etc.
Skills/Qualifications
Although our opportunity is open to college
students, undergraduate, recent graduate students and young
professionals. No previous experience is mandatory although
it could be very helpful. Nevertheless, an intermediate level
of Spanish is required.
Participants with the following qualifications
are well appreciated:
- Vested interest in training abroad
- Willingness to learn and patience for mastering new
skills
- Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work independently
or in teamwork
- Professional demeanor
- Good knowledge and use of Microsoft software tools.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and writtenReal
interest in journalism and media issues
- Outgoing personality and sense of humor
- Creative
Internship Location
Our professional journalism and media
internship and training program is located in Quito, Ambato,
Ibarra, Latacunga, Puerto Lopez and Galapagos.
Accommodation and Meals
During the stay in the program, interns
will live with a carefully screened host family which will
provide with a single, clean, modest, comfortable and safe
room as well as local meals three times a day. No lunch on
Sundays.
Dates, Duration and Application Deadline
This internship opportunity runs all year-round
for 9-24 weeks in length and start every Monday so interns
should arrive 1 or 2 days early. Interns choose their own
start dates. Applications are accepted up to 4 weeks prior
to departure or start date.
Pick-up/Meeting
Interns will be met outside the airport
terminal by an ELEP representative holding a placard with
your name on it. Please provide us your flight information
up to 2 weeks prior departing from your home-country so that
a punctual pick-up/meeting can be arranged.
Price
Application Fee: $ 100
Internship Program Cost: 1150 for 9 weeks. Every extra week
is $ 105
Special Offers:
$ 1600. 4 weeks of Spanish lessons + accommodation/meal +
8 Internship work
What's Included
- Meeting you at Quito Airport
- Transfer to your accommodation
- Full pre-departure support
- Local in-country support
- Orientation
- Accommodation
- Food
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