About Journalism

Journalism placements can vary from newspapers, to magazines (from news to music!), to web based companies. Gain skills in drafting releases and advisories and preparing for and staffing press events. Other typical tasks involve performing research for features, writing articles, and reporting on local events. Check out the opportunities below for more information!

Location Placements



Dublin

Hot Software Application Looking for Writers

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Hot, up and coming business that focuses on marketing companies that have gifts for every occasion. Writers work to craft marketing descriptions for people looking for the perfect gift. Typical tasks include writing and blogging to consumers on behalf of clients, updating blogs, and answering customer inquiries from iphone applications.

Ideal Candidate: The successful intern will have strong writing samples and the desire to refine their skills in marketing.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Large company on The Liffy seeks talented feature writers

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This competitive position is with an extremely successful communications company in the micro-publishing world. Their core products are niche (specialty) magazines designed for interest groups (brides, cyclists, etc.) or targeted demographic groups. The writing style mimics real journalism but is actually a faux journalistic PR style. Their modern office building in City Centre with an extremely professional and friendly staff will also add to a truly phenomenal work experience.

Ideal Candidate: Appropriate journalism coursework. Editorial experience on college newspaper staff prefered. Writing samples required.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/12/2013
  • 12 weeks

Florence

Journalism for an English Speaking Newspaper

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This newspaper is an on-line and paper magazine in Florence. Written in English, it is an important informational resource to assist tourists and English-speaking inhabitants of the city. Participants in their internship program will have the opportunity to write stories and take photos that will be published with by-line credit. This is a phenomenal opportunity to work professionally with Florentine press offices and develop close professional relationships with the local community. The internship is ideal for those exploring the fields of Journalism, Photojournalism, Film-Making, Art History, Theatre and Cinema. This internship has a flex time component to it. A large portion of the job is self-directed work covering events /exhibits in the field, and then writing them up. The remaining time is spent with office supervisors and other interns on the reporting team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be: Sophomore class standing with a background in journalism (arts, feature, news) and/or photography. Basic Italian language skills are also required.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/26/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/6/2013
  • 12 weeks

London

Independent Music-focused Media Group

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This hip magazine is a multi-award winning music publication that launched to critical acclaim in 2004, combining underground and mainstream music genres. It also includes fashion, film and entertainment, in its subject matter. Journalism interns will get to work in a music magazine setting writing articles, creating press launches, and complementing the rest of the writing staff. This one is not to be missed!

Ideal Candidate: Junior class standing, 3.2 GPA (3.5 in journalism), and writing/editorial experience at a student newspaper in music and pop culture. Writing samples required for placement. Interest/knowledge of current British Music a MUST.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Photo syndication library

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The firm is a high quality photographic syndication company that provides images to communication businesses. Through its extensive library of pictures of celebrities and models taken by internationally renowned photographers, they have developed a large worldwide clientele. Interns will work more in a photography heavy capacity, touching up pictures, processing, and potentially assisting in photo shoots.

Ideal Candidate: Retouching skills, knowledge of website updating, key wording, and photo processing/editing, Ability to complete photo research, knowledge of cameras and Photoshop, must know how to shoot a camera.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Hip Fashion Magazine

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A well known fashion magazine is looking for a journalist with the skills to write about fashion, interview high profile clients and write a feature article while being mentored by movers and shakers in the business. This is a true fashion journalism environment.

Ideal Candidate: Confident, driven-to-succeed aspiring journalist who can work for a fast-paced, powerhouse fashion publication, writing samples that prove your capabilities, and a no-fear attitude when it comes to interviewing high profile clients and writing feature articles.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

New York City

Music Writing for an Entertainment Magazine

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If rock, hip-hop, and/or pop culture is your passion and you have the writing skills to convey that enthusiasm… this is a one-of-a-kind internship opportunity. Internationally known trade and consumer publication seeks sharp, detail-oriented individuals to write CD reviews, attend and blog about local NYC shows and write entertainment previews/profiles. The amount of bylines the student will earn is limited only by his/her writing talent and output. Research for staff writers may also factor into the workload. REQUIREMENTS: Excellent grammar, journalism classes, college newspaper editorial experience, and uncommon knowledge of music and popular arts. Writing samples required for acceptance.

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidates will be experienced music/entertainment writers with significant amount of bylines and clippings. Those with additional management, editoral or layout experience for their shool's newspaper will be prefered candidates.

  • 6/10/2012
  • 8 weeks

Paris

Sports Journalism for the European Soccer Leagues

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This innovative company provides software to the major European soccer (football) leagues, and is also a news source for the goings on. This cool journalism placement will have interns reporting on the various soccer leagues in both English and French, providing a fast paced, exciting atmosphere tom immerse oneself in the sports journalism world and improve their writing skills. The intern will become a true European football expert!

Ideal Candidate: An expert writer with proficiency in French and a true passion for the sport of soccer will find success in this role.

  • 5/20/2012
  • 10 weeks
  • 9/2/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/13/2013
  • 12 weeks

Sydney

Radio Journalism

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Popular radio show in Sydney looking for an intern with a writing/journalism background for a show about business. Internship will involve writing content for ezine, interviewing guests between broadcasts, dealing with media contacts and updating social media and web content.

Ideal Candidate: Sound like the perfect internship for you? We'll need you to submit strong writing samples and demonstrate the ability to work with media contacts and clients, as well as show that you can source and plan show content. Only go-getters need apply.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Testimonials about Journalism

Danni Rosner
Singer Songwriter
Florence

"I picked my country, city and called up GE's office to get more information - I even went to visit their home office to meet the people i'd be dealing with. It wasn't easy convincing my father, but GE had the best of both worlds - a study abroad program where I'd learn the language and interviews for internships based upon my major and academic interests. He went for it, I went for it - even my alma mater, Virginia Tech - gave me 6 credits for the program."


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Sabine
Algonquin College
Washington, DC

"My internship program in Washington, DC has completely changed my perspective on things and I feel like I really grew up. When I got back home I felt more confident about myself and my future. I know what I want and I know how to get there. Washington was a huge stepping stone for me."


Megan
University of California, Berkeley
London

"This internship was by far the greatest experience of my life. I will forever have memories of my time in London and am so lucky to have been a part of the global experiences program. The people that I met through my internship, as well as those I lived with will forever be friends of mine and I owe it all to this fantastic internship!"


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Kathleen
Kenyon College
Florence

Since my GE program in Florence I'm actually doing very well (and in no little part due to Global Experiences). When I came back to New York I started looking for work as a journalist and landed a place as a food writer at www.starchefs.com. It's an online culinary magazine for chefs and I know I got the job based on the portfolio I built in Italy. I'm also the magazine's Italian correspondent, so when the rare trip to Italy comes along, I'll be the one to attend. Keep your fingers crossed for me!


http://www.starchefs.com/cook/features/new-creole-houston