Journalism in Mongolia with Projects Abroad

  Mongolia

• Other Cities in Mongolia: 
Ulaanbaatar

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: All Year Round (You set the start and end date)

Description: As an intern on a Journalism Project in Mongolia, you could intern for a newspaper, radio station or national TV station. Living and working in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, you will find you have no shortage of interesting and unusual experiences, which will give you plenty of inspiration for news stories.

There are a variety of different journalism internships available to our volunteers in Mongolia and wherever you work you will be given responsibilities according to your abilities and interests. Let us know what kind of reporting youd like to pursue when you apply and we will find you an internship to match.

For volunteers who are on a gap year looking to study journalism in college, or those looking for employment following graduation, a Projects Abroad placement will set you on the right path. Your résumé will be greatly enhanced by the practical skills that you gain during your journalism internshio abroad and you will have a large portfolio of work from your time in Mongolia. In addition to this, the experience of living and working in Mongolia will act as proof of your adaptability, while giving you an interesting subject of discussion in future interviews.

These overseas journalism internships are also suitable for working journalists and experienced professionals who wish to take a career break or broaden their horizons. In the past, we have had journalists from major broadsheet publications trying their hand at working as a journalist in Mongolia.

International Print Journalism Internships in Mongolia with Projects Abroad

Our Print Journalism interns work on weekly English language newspapers - the UB Post or the Mongol Messenger - where you will initially work alongside local journalists, observing the work they do and assisting them in their tasks. Once you have learned the ropes, you will be given the freedom you might expect as an established journalist in your own country.

Newspapers have flourished since the democratic revolution in 1990; you will be working in a country where the idea of a free press is relished. Being one of the only English-speaking journalists in the city has its advantages. One intern in Mongolia recently interviewed the American Ambassador and, to the envy of other newspapers, he secured an interview with a famous English-speaking Mongolian pop star!

We also have a number of internships with Mongolian newspapers, where your work will be translated into Mongolian and used in the main body of the paper; an exciting addition to any journalists portfolio. You may even be asked to write your own regular column for the English language section!

International Radio Journalism Internships in Mongolia with Projects Abroad

We also arrange journalism internships in radio and television, and interns in Mongolia have recently found themselves presenting shows on both. On FM103.6 we had a intern hosting a talk show, which went out live to residents of Ulaanbaatar and the surrounding region.

Interns get involved with production as well as broadcasting during their internship in Mongolia. You could be producing a radio show or searching out stories in the town, giving you lots of opportunities to meet the local people. If you can demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity, you will be offered plenty of opportunities to get involved in different stories and projects.

Previous interns have co-presented live current affairs programs, done interviews on the radio, and reported on news and sports.

International TV Journalism Internships in Mongolia with Projects Abroad

Our TV Journalism internship in Mongolia offers you a great insight into how TV broadcasting works. Interning on the publicly funded Mongolian National Television, one past intern became the anchor on the English News, which was broadcast to the entire Mongol nation!

We also work with privately owned television stations like TV5 where interns can get involved in many areas both in front and behind the camera. Staff is eager for you to bring new and exciting skills to the job; a previous intern began work as a cameraman but soon found himself working as a director, and then was commissioned to design a new TV5 logo!

With cuttings and tapes to bring home, a journalism internship in Mongolia is an interesting way to add something extra to your portfolio.

Highlights: Home of one of the last truly nomadic peoples, Mongolia is a land of wide open spaces unbounded by fences with barren desert, wild fertile steppe and imposing mountains. Mongolia's ancient history dates back to the once great empire of Chinggis Khaan and you may even find relics of a prehistoric nature in the great expanse of the Gobi!

All accommodation and food you receive is arranged and monitored by Projects Abroad . All projects placements are regularly visited and checked.

In addition, this project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened backpackers could never hope to do.

Qualifications: No experience or qualifications are required.

Cost in US$: From USD 2,445 and up

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range: 16-70

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

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• 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