International Journalism at Bestselling Newspaper in India

Newspaper Journalism

If you have a genuine passion for journalism and strong written and verbal communication skills, this internship is ideal. We have partnered with one of India's top selling newspapers in Bangalore to offer a truely unique opportunity to for interns to gain experience working alongside, and shadowing professionals in editing, copywriting, interviewing and researching a wide range of luxuary lifestyle stories.

Each placement is tailored to your preferences and we work with your mentor in the company India to ensure you get the best experience during your time in India. The team you will work with are great and are keen to support interns to ensure your time with them is mutually beneficial.

• Essential CV building to kick start a journalism career

• Work with a best-selling National Newspaper
• Plenty of exciting social/cultural opportunities with other interns from around the world
• Great exposure to journalism in action
• Chance to write published articles and perhaps get a by-line

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My internship has exceeded all my expectations and opened several opportunities for me. My boss and colleagues have helped me improve my writing and I have had the pleasure of working with such intelligent and grounded people. I have no doubt that this experience will benefit my future job applications and I am certain now that I aspire to a fast-paced career in print journalism.

Within my first week I was travelling to different parts of the city to review 5 star restaurants and luxury shopping brands. Naturally, it would be hard not to enjoy this!'

Amy Lenathen, Journalism Intern, Bangalore

Bustling Bangalore is a symbol of the new India. East meets West and nature nestles around man-made glitz in this temperate gem of a city. It is simultaneously known as ‘The Silicon Valley’, ‘Garden Paradise’ and ‘Pub Capital’ of India. So which one is correct? Well, all of them.

Home to international companies like Microsoft and Google, Bangalore carries all the benefits associated with being a home of the blue-chip elite. Sleek shopping centres, like the swish UB City, and world-class (but affordable) cuisine are staples of the city.

Cool bars abound, where locals, young professionals and international business people alike unwind with a cold glass of Kingfisher at the end of the day.And yet the number of beautiful parks and gardens is amazing. They offer the perfect escape route inside and outside the city.

Move a little further beyond the outskirts and you will also find the spectacular Shivasamudram Falls.  

Step 1: Application
To apply for this internship we ask you to either call us or apply online using the link below. When you apply we will request information on your emergency contact details, passport number and your health background and other important information. At this stage a deposit payment of £195 is requested, this deposit is non-refundable, unless your application is declined by our team in India.

• A completed application form (provided upon deposit payment)
• Current CV /resume detailing your work and study history

Note: If your internship is part of your university course, and requires accreditation this can easily be arranged. We request a letter from your tutor supporting your application for an internship.

Step 2: Telephone/Skype interview with our Internship Coordinator
Once we have your application pack we will contact you to arrange an informal interview with our internship coordinator who will be your main contact before you leave for India.

Step 3: Accepting the placement
We will send you a formal offer letter for you to sign, along with a clear summary of the types of roles you will be involved with during your internship.

Step 4: Interview with your host company

Your internship coordinator will arrange a date and time for an interview with your host company.

Step 5: Payment of full program fees and sign placement description and agreement

At this stage we will help you to organise a suitable visa to enable you to work in India.

As with any adventure in life,we believe that your internship experience will not be dictated simply by what you do, but by the people you share it with. As well as offering special deals for those of you who want to travel with friends from home, we arrange a number of opportunities for you to meet new people throughout your placement:

On arrival in India, you will attend an orientation event, where you will receive an introduction to the local area and culture, along with the chance to meet other students starting their experience in the same place.
At this orientation, you will be given a free Indian sim card so you can swap numbers and keep in touch with the people you meet.

We do our best to make sure that you travel and stay with, or near, other people on our programmes, so you immediately have a social network with whom you can explore and enjoy your new surroundings.
We organise group meals and nights out throughout the course of the programme, attended by students at the start, middle and end of their placements.

We have tapped into our local networks to organise great discounts at some of the top bars and restaurants in all our locations, giving you the perfect platform to hit the best spots in town with your new friends
We host UK-based alumni events that give you a chance to catch up with familiar faces from past programmes.

On your first day we will meet you at your accommodation and take you to our offices for a detailed introduction session. During this meeting you will get to know our staff, and others on the internship programme, who will run through the following with you to ensure you get off to the best possible start;

• A session welcoming you to India
• An introduction to local customs and etiquette
• An overview of important words and expressions
• A list of key contacts and important numbers
• Maps and advice on things to see and do

An important part of the programme is the social activities so that you get to know others on the programme. Before you leave for India you will have the opportunity to join our dedicated Facebook group for students undertaking placements at similar times. We also often arrange a meet and greet drinks evening prior to you travelling. Through our local contacts and business partners in India, we are able to provide a range of social and cultural and extras. These might include:

• Group meals and nights out throughout your placement
• Group cultural excursions
• Team building and networking activities
• Discounts at bars and restaurants
• Use of gyms and exclusive clubs
• Yoga classes
• Indian cooking classes

In addition, we are able to help you find other experiences you might enjoy, and book them at the best rates.

These might include:

• Safaris
• Tickets to sporting events
• Visits to some of the top tourist destinations in Mumbai or Bangalore

After your programme you will have the continued contact, support and social events in India should you decide to stay on.