Gap Year Journalism Internships

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For those wishing to pursue a career in journalism, one of the keys to success will be the extent of your experience and your understanding of the industry. If you are a student, graduate, or seeking a career change, a journalism internsip can provide you with the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable work experience.

Featured Opportunities

Types of Placements

Whatever the level and nature of your journalism background, you are sure to find the perfect placement to provide you with the experience to set you on your career path.

You will be encouraged to explore your personal interests and contribute to your placement in as many ways as you choose. The beauty of a journalism internship is the balance between an all round work experience and the opportunity to pursue your own subjects of interest.

You will quickly become a valued member of the team on your journalism placement and you could find yourself in the field taking photographs and conducting interviews, chasing the perfect lead, or back in the office putting together and editing articles for publication. You might even end up staying!

Where To Go For Your Journalism Placement

With a number of journalism placements around the world, take the chance to explore that part of the world that has always held a special fascination for you.

Popular destinations to apply include the USA, Canada, Australia, France and the UK.

Visit Africa, a land where ancient tribal customs and bustling coastal cities exist side by side, and your perfect placement could be waiting for you in Tanzania or Kenya.

Alternatively you could head for Central America, where Spanish language newspapers in Ecuador could open your eyes to the colour and excitement of this fascinating culture.

If Asia is top of your list of places to visit then what better way to do so than with an internship at a busy newspaper or magazine in China or India?

For a more sedate pace of life then your South Pacific placement in Fiji could give you the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of this remote island chain renowned for the warmth and hospitality of the locals.

Boost Your Journalism Career

With relationships developed over the years, we are uniquely positioned to promote a wide variety of suitable journalism placements that will provide you with the experience, understanding and inspiration to embark upon your career path.

To discuss the possibilities for your placement or any questions you may have then feel free to contact us, we’re here to help! Or, if you’re ready to book your place, then just apply now! You might also like to view more gap year internships.