Journalism Internships in China

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Dates: We let you choose your starting date and the length of your stay

Description: Dream of being published in China? We offer placements working as a contributing editor, photographer or writer for a wide range of Shanghai-based publications: the leading business magazine, a daily English-language newspaper, a popular online webzine, city and lifestyle magazines or a financial news agency.

Highlights: We offer a placement at the most prestigious English-language daily newspaper in mainland China in Shanghai.

Working in a fast-paced environment amongst talented local and international journalists can prove to be quite challenging but you will gain an invaluable insight into the way a media operates in a changing city set in a new cultural and political environment.

You will also be able to build up an impressive portfolio that will greatly enhance your career prospects and will give you a very competitive hands-on experience.

Qualifications:
1) All applicants must be fluent in English

2) All applicants must show a career commitment to journalism

3) Show proof of written skills and a commitment to writing

Cost in US$: 3,180

- Clean, safe and fully-furnished accommodation located in the city center, and close to your work placement in Shanghai
- A monthly food & transportation cash allowance
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (Gold benefits)
- A team member to welcome you at the airport upon arrival, plus introduction to your company coordinator
- Escorted transfers to and from the airport at arrival and departure
- Twenty-four-hour assistance from our Program Coordinators if needed during your internship in China
- Assistance with required visa formalities and residence registration upon arrival
- International phone card + China Mobile sim card
- Transportation card (metro, bus, taxi)
- Involvement in social, cultural and professional events organized by Next Step during your placement, with networking opportunities

- Free Chinese lessons! 3 hours a week of tutoring

Experience Required: yes

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Next Step Connections Ltd 's Mission Statement: Next Step Connections runs professional internship programs in China. Our mission is to help students, graduates and young professionals bridging the gap between the student to the professional world by getting the best possible professional experience as an intern in China. Next Step Connections has built up partnerships with leading companies across a wide range of industries enabling our participants to access the best internships in Shanghai and Hong Kong. We also aim at promoting professional and social connections between students from all over the world as we believe that life inside our internship program open eyes to the ways of a broader world.

Year Founded: 2007