Journalism Experience at a Newspaper and Magazine in Bangalore, India

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Bangalore

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: Min 4 weeks - Max 12 weeks

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to make the front pages in India?

This project allows you to get ahead in a competitive industry in a location well worth writing home about. When you visit a country as large as India, it's satisfying to settle down and explore one place thoroughly, and Bangalore is certainly a city worth covering. The magazine is looking for volunteers from a media-related field with considerable experience. In return, you will gain specific and valuable work experience in areas like editing, researching, article writing, conducting interviews and marketing. Having a background in journalism means you can bring a unique insight and fresh perspective to their magazine and that they can offer you a stimulating and rewarding experience.

Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html

Highlights: The magazine is looking for graduates in a media-related field, who have considerable experience in media. You need to show a lot of initiative, because the project staff are very busy and you will be expected to research and write articles independently. You should be prepared for a fluctuating level of work and be flexible to adapt to whatever projects are being undertaken. In order to get the most out of your project, you should be positive, enthusiastic and proactive.

With your native English language skills and experience of the Western media, you'll bring a unique insight and a fresh perspective to the projects. In exchange, you will gain specific and valuable work experience, a useful understanding of the Indian culture and will also get the opportunity to improve your skills in a variety of areas.

Qualifications: Resume and cover letter required as part of the application process.

Cost in US$: $1690.00 for 4 weeks, $200.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994