Why Internship Journalism in China?

It's boom time in China. Yet much of the country is still developing and retains its mystery and beauty. Rich in culture, history and breathtaking landscapes, visitors to China experience contemporary and ancient values, poverty and wealth, communism and capitalism.

Volunteering in China

We place journalism volunteers with a number of English-language newspapers and magazines devoted to business, entertainment, news and current affairs. Volunteers help to research stories, write articles and conduct interviews. Shanghai is a wonderful environment in which to develop reporting skills and build up a portfolio while getting a fascinating insight into modern Chinese life.

Why Volunteer in a Journalism Placement?

Experience and cross-cultural exchange! Whether you are interested in pursuing an academic career in journalism, improving your job prospects in the field of journalism, or it is simply something that interests you, our placements are definitely worth considering. We offer the invaluable opportunity to gain experience of journalism in action, while simultaneously learning about a different part of the world, it's culture and it's people. You can take on the role of an intern and be actively involved in the researching, chasing and delivering of news stories. This means that while making your CV vastly more impressive, this placement allows you to experience another country in detail. Through being involved with the media, you will learn about the social, political and economic aspects of the country, whilst also being able to explore it geographically. You will learn about the technical side of journalism, and if you are in a country whose language you already speak, it is a fantastic way to improve those language skills.