About the Organization

Customized internships offered at such organizations as Santiago Times, Valparaíso Times, Patagonia Times, and Santiago Radio- all of them in English. In general, news are taken from the national and local newspapers or internet sites and transformed and adapted for the English-speaking user.

Job Description

Internships are available in a broad range of categories including Sales and Marketing, Journalism (at an Internet newspaper) writing one´s own articles, radio broadcasting interviewing or running a program, and web site and graphic design. Photo journalism interns are also welcome.

The newspapers and the radio station sites rely greatly on interns, who provide essential assistance to a base staff of a few salaried writers.

Interns work a minimum of 40 hours a week. The working week is Sunday to Thursday for The Santiago Times. The work week for Santiago Radio and for the other two newspapers - The Patagonia Times and The Valparaiso Times - is Monday through Friday. The work day at The Santiago Times begins at 12 noon sharp, each day, with a daily news review (pauta) and in- depth discussion of news events in Chile. Workplace and computers are provided by the institution.

Areas that an intern might concentrate in include:

Business writing

General News writing

Feature writing

Sports writing

Cultural writing

Fashion writing

Environment writing

Vineyard and Wine writing

Photographer

Travel writing

Human rights

Community Events

# of Positions per term

3-5

Start Dates

At the start of any academic term

Duration of Internship

Interns must commit to a minimum of six months.  Full time interns work a minimum of 40 hous per week.

Academic Background

Although some journalism or writing experience is preferred, internships are not limited to journalism students. History, Political Science, English, Communications and other areas of concentration also serve as a proper base. There are also opportunities for Photojournalism, Radio Broadcasting, Internet Communications, Graphic Design, Sales, and Marketing.

Skills/Experience

What is most important are solid writing skills and a desire to improve them. And a passion for Chile. Each applicant will need to provide writing samples. Good computer skills.

Language Ability

Intermediate-advanced Spanish skills. Journalism interns should have advanced English writing skills.

Other Requirements

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IE₃ Program Fee

For spring term 2012, the program fee for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. The expected program fee beginning summer term 2012 is $3450 for the first term. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
Host Site Fees	$300* fee to ContactChile, but IE3 pays this fee for the intern.
International Travel	$1400-$1600
Visa Fees	$140*
Recommended Immunizations	500

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$350-$550
Food	$150-$300
Local Transportation	$75
Recreation	$100
Personal Expenses	$75

Compensation

None

Additional Expense Information

Interns will receive assistance in locating suitable, safe and convenient housing. There are options to live with a homestay family, rent a room in a home or apartment or to rent a furnished apartment. Generally, rents run from about $350-$550 per month depending on the option, locale, etc. There is a one-time fee charged by a local agency to arrange housing and to assist with any issues that arise during your stay. The cost is $98 for interns staying for one term and $140 for two terms.

Interns should budget $550-$650 per month for rent, food and living expenses. Students planning to travel extensively on weekends or go out frequently should budget additional funds.

The Chilean Government charges a one-time $100 reciprocity tax upon entry into Chile.

Located in the capital city of Santiago. There are about 5 million people living in the greater Santiago area. It is a modern, urban environment with ease of transportation via the metro and buses. There are many activities in the area from museums and nightlife to shopping and extreme sports. It is also very easy to travel throughout Chile and South America using inexpensive weekend offers through premier airlines such as LAN, Sky and Aircomet.

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