Journalism Internships in Mongolia

Boost your CV by gaining hands-on journalistic experience in a radio, print, or television placement

Destination

Mongolia

Age

16+ y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £1,675 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Become a global reporter

Gain firsthand journalism experience in Mongolia, covering unique stories and immersing yourself in a different culture.

Develop your skills

Work alongside experienced journalists at established media outlets, honing your writing, interviewing, and editing skills.

Uncover compelling stories

Research and pitch your own story ideas, conduct interviews, and contribute to real publications and broadcasts to start building your portfolio.

Embrace Mongolian culture

Live with a local host family, explore Ulaanbaatar and its incredible surroundings, and experience the rich traditions of this fascinating country.

Find your own voice

Take a leap out of your comfort zone and develop your confidence, independence, and communication skills to benefit your future career.

What you need to know

Overview

Our Journalism internship in Mongolia is perfect for journalism students interested in getting practical work experience and building their portfolios.

We have three different specialisations available: print, radio, and television. You can choose which area to work in, so let us know when you apply and we can organise it.

This programme gives you the opportunity to actively create content. You can take on serious topics like alcoholism or look at lighter topics, like covering a local cultural festival. Whatever you do can be added to your portfolio.

All Journalism interns in Mongolia should have intermediate English skills. The programme runs throughout the year, and you can join at any time.

If you don’t have any previous journalism experience, don’t worry. You’ll work with journalists and have a supervisor to guide you and help with your assignments.

A Day in the Life

You will work Monday to Friday, with around 8 hours of work per day. Your hours at your placement is dependent on your editor or producer and their requirements. Punctuality and the correct dress code are important at your journalism placement in Mongolia.

Gaining journalism work experience in Mongolia will be an exciting challenge! Each day, after breakfast and morning chatter with your host family, you will make your way to your journalism placement. Dressed smartly and with your laptop in your bag, you either walk, take a bus, or use a trolleybus. Your mode of transport depends on how far your placement is from your host family.

On arrival at your placement, you will get right to work. The more initiative you show and the harder you work, the quicker you will get more stories assigned to you.

At the end of a working day, or over the weekend, plan to explore Mongolia’s rich culture and heritage. Plan a trip to see the nomads, visit a Mongolian monastery, meet volunteers from around the world, or relax at your host family’s home.

You can also use this experience to take photos, write about your experiences and add it to your portfolio in the form of a blog, Facebook page, or Instagram account. Make every moment count!

Aims & Impact

The main aim of this internship is to give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge about journalism and gain practical work experience.

You will work in the heart of professional media houses where issues of the day are discussed and explored. Alcoholism, domestic abuse, and child abuse are some of the social issues affecting Mongolia. You may have the opportunity to delve into these topics with the guidance of professional editors and producers. You can also explore the cultural side of Mongolia by speaking to travelling nomads or Buddhist monks.

Join our Journalism internship in Mongolia and gain valuable work experience as you learn about reporting through different media platforms.

Activities

In Mongolia, you can work at a busy radio station, in a print newsroom, or at a privately owned television station. You will work on tasks that include:

Pitch researched story ideas to your editor or producer during team meetings
Conduct interviews with locals or experts in the field
Help staff edit or produce content for the publication or station
Boost your journalism and marketing skills

Your work will focus on the following areas:

Pitch researched story ideas to your editor or producer during team meetings

After a period of observation and learning from the journalists, you’ll be given an opportunity to pitch story ideas. You will need to research your ideas and make sure the story has good sources and a good structure. During meetings, you will chat with your editor or producer about it. They will help tweak the idea and get you started on it. The stronger your idea and the more proactive you are, the more stories you may get published or broadcast!

Conduct interviews with locals or experts in the field

The more initiative you show, the quicker you’ll be given the green light to go out and conduct interviews. Interviewing is an art, so you’ll also have the chance to shadow journalists during their interviews before doing your own. Learn from them, ask questions, and take notes. You will then be able to use these skills when running your own interviews.

Help staff edit or produce content for the publication or station

Part of your work will involve assisting with the editing of text for print and scripts for radio and TV broadcasts. This is a great way to practise or learn editing skills. You can also get involved in technical editing for audio and film.

Boost your journalism and marketing skills

Journalists, photographers, and other media professionals bring newspapers, magazines, TV shows, and radio broadcasts to life every day. During this internship, you will be right in the thick of things, actively learning about journalism from professionals. You’ll gain insight into what’s needed to promote shows and articles and learn how to moderate or engage with an online community.

Map & Location

Mongolia, known as “The Land of the Eternal Blue Sky”, is a true one-off. Discover a country rich in history and culture, where one-third of people live as nomads, moving their traditional ger homes with the seasons. Witness an ancient way of life and enjoy stunning landscapes.

With 250 sunny days a year, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures. Attend the Naadam festival, a showcase of wrestling, horse racing, and archery. And don’t miss the world’s largest equestrian statue, a tribute to Genghis Khan.

Ulaanbaatar

Home to half of Mongolia’s population, the capital city of Ulaanbaatar is a fascinating blend of old and new. Located in north-central Mongolia, it is at a crossroad between it’s better known neighbours, China and Russia.

You will see skyscrapers and traditional tents side-by-side, workers in suits and monks in conversation, and surviving monasteries from pre-soviet occupation.

It is the world’s coldest capital city, but often reaches warm temperatures in the summer!

Food & Accommodation

Settle into your home away from home in Mongolia. We provide everything you need for a comfortable and enriching stay, including a clean bed, three meals a day, and access to clean drinking water. You’ll be welcomed into the home of a carefully vetted local family, hand-picked by Projects Abroad, who will introduce you to a brand new way of life.

Your host family’s house will be safe, secure, and clean, giving you somewhere to relax and rest with other Projects Abroad participants. Speak with your host family, share your culture, and experience theirs while enjoying delicious home-cooked food.

Transport to and from your placement is organised entirely by our team, so you’ll never need to stress about navigating somewhere you don’t know.

Free Time and Leisure

Mongolia is one of the most remote countries in the world. Volunteering here is a chance to experience a completely different way of life.

Our projects are based in Ulaanbaatar, the country’s capital. This city is an eclectic mix of modern and traditional. The Government Palace is a perfect example of this, with it’s old-world style architecture and glowing blue and gold lights.

Even when you’re in the city, you’re never far from the countryside. Just a quick trip can take you out to a nomad settlement, where you can meet travelling families who live in traditional gers. We recommend going on a horse ride or trek to take in the beauty of the endless countryside horizons.

The famous statue of Genghis Khan, the largest equestrian statue in the world, is a must-see. You can also learn about the country’s history at the National Museum of Mongolia.

We run a range of different projects in Mongolia so there will likely be other volunteers in the country with you. So you can travel alone or explore the country with a group of like-minded new friends.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Mongolia Arrival Procedures page.