Internships Details

About the Organization

Arusha Times is a local newspaper published weekly. The objective of the paper is to educate people on important issues in the locality. Arusha Times’ local news includes reports from the Criminal Tribunal of Rwanda UN which is based in Arusha. Some other areas of focus are health, education, gender and poverty alleviation. Arusha Times is also available online at www.arushatimes.co.tz.

Job Description

Depending on their skills and interests, as well as the newspaper's needs, interns can be involved in reporting, layout, design, and editing.

# of Positions per term

1-2

Start Dates

Any term, but fall term interns must finish before December due to holiday closures.

Duration of Internship

12 weeks to six months

Qualifications

Academic Background

Coursework and/or experience in journalism.

Skills/Experience

Strong writing skills.

Language Ability

English is sufficient for this internship but some experience in Swahili is helpful.

Other Requirements

Internship Costs

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	And additional fee of $1900 applies to this site and includes accommodation in Arusha, local airport transfers and on-site orientation, and ongoing support in Tanzania.
International Travel	$1,800
Visa Fees	$120
Recommended Immunizations	$440

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	Included in host site fee
Food	$200
Local Transportation	$75
Recreation	$100
Personal Expenses	$50

Compensation

None

Additional Information

This internship is provided in collaboration with Visions in Action. VIA helps facilitate placement and provided IE3 interns with housing, local support and orientation in Tanzania.

More information about Arusha Times can be found on their website at www.arushatimes.co.tz.