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Volunteering on a Journalism Internship Placement in Cambodia with Projects Abroad

Location: Cambodia: Phnom Penh

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Trimester, Academic Year, Throughout the year

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 9-12 weeks, 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Dates: All year round

http://www.projects-abroad.org

80 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 United States

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Phone: 1-888-839-3535

Fax: 212 244 7236

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Description

A Journalism internship with Projects Abroad offers an excellent way to gain journalistic experience in a fascinating new culture.

Our Journalism internships in Cambodia will give you access to invaluable work experience and increase your prospects within a highly competitive job market. Your resume will be greatly improved by the practical skills you gain during your Journalism internship. In addition, you will demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness to future employers after having worked in a strikingly different environment like Cambodia. To do this project interns must have completed a journalism degree and must commit to at least three months.

Journalism interns in Cambodia work for a monthly publication called The Southeast Asia Globe. The magazine is written in English and it is vital that all Journalism interns have an excellent level of spoken and written English to take part in this project.

You must have good computer skills and a strong interest in journalism, media, and Southeast Asian affairs. When you apply please have your resume prepared; we will need as much information as possible about your relevant experience and skills to arrange your internship.

Launched in January 2007, Southeast Asia Globe is Cambodia's leading comprehensive English-language magazine and is an important source for English-language news in Southeast Asia. The magazine focuses on issues and life in the region, particularly the Mekong area, comprising Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. The publication has a wide distribution, sold in hotels, airports, internet cafes, supermarkets, gas stations, and news stands throughout Southeast Asia.

There are ten local staff working for the magazine, based in the capital city, Phnom Penh. The Southeast Asia Globe is a politically neutral publication.

Highlights

Your role at the magazine will depend on your level of experience and interests. You will start by shadowing a local journalist and your daily work schedule may include researching, writing, re-writing and proof reading articles, and conducting interviews. You could also take the opportunity to get involved in photography and design if you have some knowledge of these areas.

You will be allocated your own supervisor at the paper. They will work closely with you to discuss any ideas and give constructive feedback on your work. Your input will be encouraged, so take this opportunity to make recommendations or explain practices back home. Your colleagues will appreciate a hard working attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

It is a good idea for all Journalism interns to research and read about Cambodia's recent history before starting the internship. This will provide you with a good understanding of current issues in the country and can put news stories into context when you arrive.

Interns are expected to dress in business casual attire and be punctual. Working hours are usually Monday to Friday between about 9am and 6pm, but some days you may start or finish later. Occasionally you may also need to work on the weekend.

Qualifications

Fluent English; previous journalism experience.

Intern Types
  • Communications
  • Journalism
Type of Programs
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration

Languages
  • French

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • culture
  • journalism
  • research
  • media work
Typical Volunteer
Open-minded, eager to explore, help, and learn.
Age Range
16-70
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Cambodia

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
10 days
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992

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