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Journalism & Media Internships in London

Journalism & Media Internships in London

Home to some of the world’s oldest national broadcasters, including the BBC, London is the ideal destination when it comes to gaining exposure to the industry! The ability to discover, understand and report current events has never been more dynamic. In the face of civil rights movements, climate change, political and social unrest, the ability to responsibly inform and empower people makes a career in Journalism & Media incredibly impactful.

Internship Highlights:
  • Benefit from a broad range of internship placement opportunities.
  • Enhance professional communication skills to build your resume.
  • Support the growth of exciting companies and industries in London.
  • Contribute to the development of and implementation of diverse marketing strategies.
  • Gain professional experience in one of the world’s most iconic global cities.
Type of host organizations:
  • Media companies
  • Publishing companies
  • Production departments
  • Advertising agencies
Fully hosted experience from $6623
Includes accommodation
Start dates every Monday
Minimum duration 8 weeks, up to 24 weeks maximum
Explore the city's world-class attractions
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Internships align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Eligibility requirements and Associated career paths
Eligibility requirement

All interns are required to obtain a Tier 5 visa. Interns are supported with this process but the cost of the visa is not included in the internship program fee. Visas are issued at the discretion of the British Government. To be eligible for a Tier 5 visa, applicants must be students who are currently studying in-person, full-time at their University. Students who are only enrolled in online classes will not be accepted. For the internship, applicants must be studying a relevant field. A minimum lead-in time of 4 months is required for internships in London.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English. All interns must be proficient in English (equivalent to IELTS level 6 or CEFR B2). If English is not your native language, you will be required to undertake an English language test to understand your current skill level.

Associated career paths

Journalist, Advertising/Promotions/Marketing Manager, Film & Video Editor, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Content Writer, Brand Manager, Media Coordinator, Public Relations Consultant, Multimedia Programmer, SEO Specialist, Web Content Manager, Web Designer/Developer

Internship details

Wondering what a career in Journalism & Media would be like? Internships in London provide students and recent graduates with immersive learning experiences, to broaden your network and gain “job-ready” skills. Come prepared to develop your practical experience through active involvement with the “back office” of publishing and media processes. To excel in this career field, you’ll need to develop your time management, organizational and communication skills. Intern abroad in London to build your employability skills and gain coveted industry experience!

This is an in-country internship which includes accommodation. If you prefer a remote internship which you can undertake from home, explore remote Marketing & Communications internships.

Journalism & Media internships in London provide excellent opportunities to learn, while activating your sense of initiative and creativity. London is home to a large concentration of media companies and professionals, ensuring a competitive and fast-paced industry. Broadcasters, news publications and retail are particularly dominant within this sector, so there is a vast network of placements available for interns seeking personal and professional development.

To receive your customized Journalism & Media Internship placement in London - once you have confirmed your participation - you’ll be asked to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter. All interns are matched to a suitable placement, in consideration of your interests, skills, study background, and previous experience level. If there is a particular focus area that you’re especially interested in, just let us know. We do our utmost to accommodate preferences, subject to availability.

Interns should come prepared to cooperate with senior team members to progress day-to-day operations, while also providing additional support to any projects which need prioritization, according to publication deadlines. Expect to collaborate within a team, prepare to be challenged, and remain open-minded. Interns are encouraged to develop verbal and written communication skills, while being committed to organization and time management.

Outside of your internship, you’ll have free time during the weekend to explore London! This city is one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, so you’ll have plenty to see and do. Internships in London are truly the place to be for building career experience, however; you also can’t go wrong with choosing this destination for the immense range of cultural, touristic and historical attractions!

Typical Schedule

  • Approximately Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Career Benefits

Journalism & Media interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
  • Cooperate with senior team members to progress day-to-day operations.

  • Contribute additional support to projects which need prioritization.

  • Assist with production departments and liaise with authors to obtain content.

  • Collaborate with sub-editing and design teams to create content for approval.

  • Assist with the development of digital media strategies and campaigns.

Professional development opportunities:
  • Gain professional insight into the media industry and journalism in London.

  • Learn how to creatively pitch and produce content ideas.

  • Develop broad office skills using various software platforms for professional tasks.

  • Enhance your content creation skills and knowledge of best practice.

  • Contribute to diverse business development initiatives, encompassing marketing, sales, and communication strategies.

  • Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

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Program fees

It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$499 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$499 deposit payment) will be due no less than 4 months before your internship start date.

Duration
Program Fee (USD)
8 weeks $6,623 Equivalent to $118 /day
10 weeks $7,417 Equivalent to $105 /day
12 weeks $8,161 Equivalent to $97 /day
16 weeks $9,674 Equivalent to $86 /day
20 weeks $11,187 Equivalent to $79 /day
24 weeks $12,725 Equivalent to $75 /day
  • Accommodation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Program orientation
  • Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
  • In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
  • Sourcing and securing your internship placement
  • Personalization of your internship plan
  • Coaching from your supervisor
  • Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • International reference letter
  • Certificate of Internship Completion
  • Airport pick-up
  • All meals
  • All in-country transportation
  • Return transportation to the airport at program conclusion
  • Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
  • Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
  • Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
  • A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
  • Balance of your Program Fee is due 4 months before your internship start date.
  • All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.

Arrival and Orientation

Internships in London begin every Monday of each month. Exceptions may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid public holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 8 weeks, up to a maximum of 24 weeks.

It is important to note that while accommodation is included in the Program Fee, airport pick-up is not.

  • The major international airport in London, England, is Heathrow Airport (LHR). This is the main port of many of the longer-haul international flights.
  • If you are arriving into London from elsewhere in Europe, you may alternatively fly into one of the other international airports serving London. For example, Gatwick (LGW), City (LCY), Luton (LYN), Stansted (STN) and Southend (SEN).
  • Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.
  • Once you have confirmed your participation, you’ll receive more guidance on arrival and departure logistics, including advice on how to arrange transport from the airport to your accommodation.
  • Accommodation is included in the internship program fee. The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date. (Interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date).The last night of the accommodation is the Saturday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Sunday.
  • Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.

Internship orientations are conducted shortly after your arrival. They cover important details for your internship, including introductions, information about rules, expectations, safety, excursions, and more. Your specific internship orientation may follow a more general orientation. Therefore, after a welcome, you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your internship placement and you’ll be introduced to the team you’ll be interning with.

Visa Requirements

Visa requirements for internships in London

Bear in mind that all interns are required to obtain a Tier 5 visa in order to intern in London. For this reason, our eligibility requirements for this internship are clear:

  • All interns must be proficient in English (equivalent to IELTS level 6 or CEFR B2). If English is not your native language, you will be required to undertake an English language test to understand your current skill level.
  • Interns may be currently studying (within a field which is relevant to the chosen internship) or recently graduated (within the past 24 months).

Interns are supported with this process by our team of experts in London - you’ll be connected with a professional visa sponsor and assisted to ensure that your application is compliant.

  • Visas are issued at the discretion of the British Government.
  • The cost of the visa is not included in the internship program fee, so you must budget for this independently. Expect to budget up to US$995, to cover your visa.
  • A minimum lead-in time of 4 months is required for internships in London, so please submit your application in advance (for free) and start getting the process for your internship in London underway!

Accommodation and WiFi

The program fee for internships in London includes your accommodation. Also included in your program fee is an accommodation security deposit of US$1,612. If no damage has been caused during your internship, this security deposit will be refunded directly to you by the local accommodation coordinator at the end of your stay. This is handled at the discretion of accommodation coordinator, who will assess facilities upon your check-out to ensure that no damage has been incurred to the apartment and its property.

Interns are accommodated in clean and comfortable, self-contained and fully furnished apartments. Bedding and furnishings are provided, as well as common areas such as lounge, kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. Standard amenities include whiteware (i.e. washing machine, stovetop, fridge, microwave) and clean linen (i.e. bed sheets and pillows). Accommodation includes WiFi access. All apartments are cleaned at least once weekly, maintained by in-house staff, and have a 24-hour emergency line. (Cleaners will not enter bedrooms).

In most cases, between two to six guests can be accommodated per apartment. The majority of apartment buildings used for the program accommodation do not have the facilities for single rooms. Therefore, all interns should expect to share a bedroom. All bedrooms will be shared with other program participants of the same gender (in twin or triple bedrooms). However, the apartment itself may share common areas / living arrangements with the opposite sex.

When it comes to getting around, London is divided into “zones” which are numbered from 1 through 9. “Zone 1” is the city center and “Zone 9” refers to the further outskirts of the city. The internship accommodation is located throughout Zones 1 and 2, so you can be assured easy access to transport links, tourist attractions, various universities and businesses. In fact, most visitors to London are inclined to stay within Zones 1 and 2, as this is where the main attractions of the city center are located.

All apartments are within an approx. 10-minute walk of an Underground station, with many being within just five minutes. All apartments are also within a few minutes’ walk of a bus stop. The city is relatively flat and there are plenty of public bicycles available for rent in different docking points throughout the city. Interns may also opt to simply walk during the daytime and enjoy the sights of the city! The commute times between accommodation and internship placements vary and it depends on your chosen mode of transportation as well. The travel time on public transportation may usually be approx. 30 to 40 minutes.

For private accommodation, alternative living arrangements can be requested and arranged in advance, for an additional upgrade fee. This is subject to availability, so please enquire in advance.

Please note that the accommodation pictured in the photo gallery of this webpage is provided as an example. Since we work with more than one apartment, the exact accommodation that you’re assigned may differ from the photos. However, you can expect a similar standard and similar amenities, to what is shown here.

Meals

Internships on this program do not include meals, as affordable supermarkets are easily accessible. With its incredibly multicultural population, London has cuisines available from all corners of the globe! Visit the hoards of restaurants, cafes and bars, or historic Borough Market, Camden Market or Broadway Market for homemade produce and street food stalls. If you are looking for some traditional pub grub, you can’t beat a plate of fish and chips, bangers and mash or a Sunday Roast at your local!

Dining out can be expensive in London, so you will need to budget carefully and consider which establishments you’re going to spend money in. An average restaurant meal could set you back approximately £10 to £30 and a pint of beer about £8. As the accommodation has kitchen facilities, it’s more economical to purchase your own groceries. An average weekly grocery bill may cost you approx. £65. Typically a coffee from a local shop will set you back about £3 - £4.

Activities and tourism

Most internship placements in London have a full-time schedule, which commence in the morning. This requires a commitment of between 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, interns have the weekends and evenings free and there is no shortage of wonderful things to see and do. As one of the most visited cities in Europe, you could spend hours exploring London and still barely feel like you’ve scratched its surface!. You’ll find museums, theaters, parks, festivals, art galleries, cafes, pubs and secret spots with various happenings, year-round.

Enjoy a good book and a packed lunch in sunny Hyde Park, take a photo with Big Ben, ride the London Eye, shop til you drop on Oxford Street, visit the Natural History Museum, or try your luck at spotting the Queen outside Buckingham Palace! The list is endless! Be sure to utilize your travel around the city with an Oyster Card, which can be purchased on your arrival at the airport and used on just about every form of transport within London including public buses, trams, and trains.

Looking to get out of the city for an afternoon, day or weekend? Why not visit the deer at Richmond Park, swim in the ponds at Hampstead Heath, or enjoy a picnic at Primrose Hill. Eager to go further afield? Visit the seaside town of Brighton and get lost in the fairground rides and arcades of Palace Pier. Uncover the story of Stonehenge, the best known prehistoric monument in Europe, or explore the Roman city of Bath, all within just 2 hours of London by train.

For guidance on things to see and do, ensure you speak with the coordinators in-country. They will be full of local advice, do’s and don’ts, and will make sure you maximize your time to have the best experience possible. They may also have discounted rates available for popular activities, such as West End theater productions, as well as travel and tour related excursions. Check with them for more information - either in advance of your arrival, or once you’re in-country.

Essential country information

Capital London
Population 55.98 million
Languages English, Cornish
Currency Pound sterling (GBP; £)
Time zone UTC±00:00
Weather and climate:

The country of England covers most of the island, referred to as Great Britain. The land borders of England are shared with Wales, to the west, and Scotland, to the north. However, the rest of England is bordered by the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the North Sea, and the English Channel. All of this sits within the North Atlantic Ocean, so Great Britain - the largest European island - has a maritime climate and there isn’t much temperature difference between the seasons!

In London - where this internship program is based - the warmest months of the year are from late June to early September. The summer months are generally mild and pleasant, but not without the occasional rain shower. Days are long with an average high of around 70°F (21°C). Winters in London are cold and rainy. The winter season lasts from late November through till late March, with an average high of 52°F (11°C). The coldest month of the year is usually February. Snow and freezing temperatures are not unheard of, so be sure to pack your winter woolies! It can rain year-round but the drier months of the year are considered to be February through May.