Journalism & Media internships abroad (Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America) via The Intern Group (TIG)
In an international internship program organized by The Intern Group, you can build your resume with an internship abroad, at any time of year.
Note that our program has a cost for housing and other services accompanying the internship placement, which are described below. The fee varies by destination and date; you can view the options and fee amounts on our website here. Fees are discounted for Pell Grant recipients and for many other students based on their school, honor society membership, or other factors - ask our team for details.
Available locations:
Bangkok (Thailand), Dublin (Ireland), Hong Kong (China), London (England), Madrid (Spain), Medellin (Colombia), Melbourne (Australia), Tokyo (Japan). We also have a program in New York which is open to both international and US students.
All internships can be conducted in English, regardless of country. No foreign language is required.
What you'll be doing:
We have placed students in internships and host companies involving many aspects of media and journalism, including social media & content marketing, trade and industry journals, lifestyle publications, digital media & advertising, blogging, and gathering/analyzing published content. Interns gain experience creating content, collaborating with editors, and meeting deadlines.
Speak with our team to explore the types of opportunities and host organizations that may interest you.
What the program includes:
- One-on-one matching and placement into an internship abroad, at a host company located in your chosen destination
- Professional DISC assessment of your workplace behavior profile
- Step-by-step guidance through the process of obtaining a visa
- Free, confidential access to mental health support provided by licensed professionals
- Airport pickup service brings you to the program housing
- Housing in a central location, with your own private bedroom in an apartment shared with other students/interns
- Welcome & orientation sessions with The Intern Group and the host company
- Welcome pack, including a local mobile phone or SIM card, so that you can contact our local staff on call 24/7
- Cultural immersion activities, excursions, and social gatherings with other interns, led by our local staff
- Our Career Advancement Training modules
- Access to our Keynote Speaker Series of live Q&A's with industry leaders
- A certificate of completion
- A post-internship session with a professional career coach
- Lifetime membership in our global alumni network
- Optional transfer credit (ask for details, and check if your school will accept it)
How to apply:
- Visit The Intern Group's website. Read more about our programs and click "Apply Now" when you're ready.
- Speak with our Admissions team, tell us more about what you're looking for in an internship experience, and we'll inform you within a few days whether you've been accepted into the program. If you are, then...
- Confirm your place by submitting a deposit toward the program fee, and start working one-on-one with our team to prepare your profile and get matched to a potential host company
More about us:
Since 2011, The Intern Group (TIG) has organized internship programs for more than 13,000 learners, at all types of host organizations, including entrepreneurial startups, large multinational companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. We work with over 100 universities to organize internships for their students, and we also accept direct applicants through our website and via platforms like Handshake.