Internships & Careers
Interest Group
International Exchange Programs/Internship Opportunities
Compiled by Michelle Betz,
University of Central Florida
The Asia Foundation
www.asiafoundation.org/about/abou_empl.html
No formal internship program but accept
resumes for internship positions.
Contact: Hannah Huang, External Relations Hhuang@asiafound.org
Freedom House
American Volunteers in International
Development
www.freedomhouse.org/programs/programs.html
Targets American professionals (including PR, Communication)
Sponsors
American professionals to work as volunteers in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, South America
and former Soviet Union.
Contact: Jennifer Whatley, Freedom House,1319 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: (202) 296-5101
Fax: (202) 296-5078 whatley@freedomhouse.org
Freedom House
Romanian Government Transition Support
Program
www.freedomhouse.org/programs/programs.html
Targets majors in Communications, Media relations, Management
Strengthens
the management, communications and media relations capabilities of Romania's democratic
government through US- and Romanian-based professional internships and
exchanges.
Contact: Jennifer Whatley, Freedom House, 1319 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036
Tel: (202) 296-5101
Fax: (202) 296-5078 whatley@freedomhouse.org
Fulbright Scholar Program
www.cies.org
Targets U.S. faculty and professionals
Awards Grants for U.S.
faculty and professionals
USIA Fulbright Scholar Program, Council for International Exchange of Scholars,
3007 Tilden St. NW, Ste. 5L,
Washington, DC 20008-3009
Scholars@cies.iie.org
Tel: 202-686-8664
International Internship Programs (IIP)
www.internpro.com
Targets Communication and media professionals
The Professional and Cultural Exchange Program (PCEP) is designed for businesses and organizations wishing to
gain insights from interns about business ideas and practices, and
culture-related matters in Japan.
2-22-21
Nishikata,Bunkyo-ku,Tokyo, 113-8419, Japan
Phone: +(81)
3-3812-0373
Fax: + (81) 3-3818-4481
Human Rights Information & Documentation Systems, International
www.huridocs.org
Targets Faculty and professionals
Training for documentation workers of human rights
organizations in various aspects of human rights information handling. One
week to one month.
Tel:41-22-7555252
HURIDOCS
CH 1290-Versoix
Switzerland
Radio Saranda
Faculty and professionals (preference given to Canadian,
Italian, Greek and Turkish citizens)
Provide a learning environment for those interested in
the work that media carry out in developing countries, focusing on radio as
medium of expression.
Tel: 01-604-908-4594
Or email Dorian, International Affairs Coordinator at: Dhajno@yahoo.com
American Cultural Institute in Beijing
Targets Faculty
Duties include curriculum development, workshop
organization and teaching English and American culture classes. The Center
pays for airfare and housing.
The American Cultural Institute in Beijing
19/F WanshangPlaza
22 Shijingshan Rd.
Beijing 100043
China
Human Rights Watch
Targets Journalism graduates
Interns are expected to monitor human rights development
in other countries, conduct on-site investigations, report on conditions and
publicize advocacy of human rights.
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
350 5th Ave.
34th Floor
New York, NY
10118-3299
Knight International Press Fellowship Program
www.ijnet.org/5140.html
Experts in journalism, production and other areas of media
Fellows are sent abroad to work with journalistic
institutions or media outlets seeking outside assistance.
InternationalCenter for Journalists
1616 H Street NW, 3rd Flr. Washington,
DC 20006
Tel: 202-737-3700
Fax: 202-737-0530
Pew Fellowships
www.pewfellowships.org
Targets Journalism professionals and academics
The Pew Fellowships aim to
strengthen the U.S. public's understanding of key international topics by
helping to educate early-career U.S. journalists by providing them with access to leading
international experts in the
United States, and offering them
opportunities to do reporting projects overseas.
Deadlines: October 1 and April 1
Pew Fellowships in International Journalism
Johns Hopkins
University - SAIS
1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.
20036
Tel: 202-663-7761
Fax: 202-663-7762
Email: pew@mail.jhuwash.jhu.edu
International Center for Journalists
www.icfj.org/fus.html
Targets Journalists
This guide to international journalism fellowships offers
many internships each year in- and outside the US.
Each program varies.
ICFJ
1616 H Street,
3rd Fl.
Washington, DC 20006
tel: 202-737-3700
email: editor@icfj.org
Association for International Practical Training (AIPT)
www.aipt.org
Communications professionals
Arranges workplace exchanges in professional fields,
including communications, that bring employers and trainees together from
around the world.
AIPT
Ste. 250
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, MD
21044-3510
tel: 410-997-2200
email: aipt@aipt.org
The Center for Interim Programs
www.interimprograms.com
Targets Adults seeking productive change by interning in areas of
interest, including journalism, radio and TV.
Provides international internships in several fields,
including communications, that enable adults to gain professional experience
while strengthening themselves.
Interim
PO Box 2347
Cambridge, MA 02238
tel: 617-547-0980
email: info@interimprograms.com
Global Opportunities Talent Pool
www.cicdgo.com/business.menu.info/go.htm
Targets Multimedia and public relations professionals
Trains and maintains communications graduates through
international internships or permanent employment.
Alliances Abroad
www.alliancesabroad.com
Targets Adults interested in the field of communications,
journalism or public relations.
Offers paid and unpaid internships worldwide in the field
of communications. Includes on the job training for students and graduates.
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
www.cdsintl.org/rbfpintro.html
Targets American professionals and executives (ages 23-34) in
journalism and mass communication
Advances American-European relations through participants'
professional competence and expertise.
email: info@cdsintl.org
The Foundation for Sustainable Development
www.istc.umn.edu
www.interconnection.org
Targets Graduates and professionals in public relations
Supports development around the world by providing various
internships in Latin America.
Foundation for Sustainable Development
5547 Mitcham Court
Springfield, VA 22151
tel: 703-764-0859
email: fsd@unc.edu
Intern Abroad
www.internabroad.com
Students and professionals in the field of communications.
Provide various paid and unpaid internship opportunities
worldwide for those interested in any or all fields of communication.
Programs vary.