Ecuador - Journalism internship

This program gives journalism students the opportunity to work in a professional news organization, either in print, broadcast or online journalism.

Interns normally start working alongside one of the full time staffers until she or he gets accustom to the requirments of the job.  Interns will then have a chance to work independently at least part time to come up with ideas for stories, gather information, take photos and etc that culmulnates in a complete article ready for publication.

 Everything an intern submits will be checked and edited by the news organization.  Most interns have gotten at least one article published by the newspaper.

The program encourage interns to work independently, but in cooperation with the rest of the staff as they will be able to gain first-hand experience with experienced reporters.

The journalism internship takes place in Tena however there may be some opportunities to travel to other cities to cover stories for a day or two. If you choose to travel, local transportation and lodging costs are at the expense of the intern.

Some basic recommendations for this internship are:

• Some experience or education within the journalism field recommended
• Intermediate Spanish recommended
• Interest in working with people and to learn new things
• Open-mindedness to work and live in a different culture

Working hours are 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday however this is flexible and also depends on if the intern wants to cover a story or event that takes place at night or in the weekend etc.

What to bring:

• A laptop, USB memory and camera is highly recommended.  Interns may have to share a computer with another staff member
• Semi formal clothing (not always demanded but may be necessary for meetings as a representive of the news organization

You, our staff and the other interns live together in a house just outside of Tena. Our home-base is a secure compound with an eating area, a small yard and a living room. You’ll share a room with two or three other interns and have a private bathroom and shower . In the mornings you can take the local bus into town to go to work.

Breakfast will be served every day, but lunches are on your own. Most interns will eat at their workplace or will sometimes be invited to eat out with their co-workers. Dinner is served from Monday to Thursday, but not on Friday, Saturday or Sunday; this allows you to explore local restaurants or travel on the weekends.

The tuition for this program is $5,395.

Included in the program:

• Group Lodging

• Breakfast and dinner*

• Ground transportation**

• Two weekend excursions

• Intensive Spanish language

• On-site speakers

• Professional staff assistance

• Local pay-as-you-go cell phone

• Welcome Reception

• Orientation

• Regular meetings your Internship Supervisor

• Official Internship Record documenting your placement

• Supplemental Travel Medical Insurance

*Program includes Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch is not included. Meals are not included on weekends as many interns do independent excursions during the weekend.

 ** Ground transportation includes airport pickup and drop-off, transportation for all scheduled group activities and excursions.

Not included:

• International airfare

• Weekend trips

• Public transportation to/from work

• Credits for your cell phone

• Immunizations

• Passport, Visa or Airport fees

• Laundry

• Personal expenses

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