Arabic-Speaking Student Journalism Internship

Opportunity for Students

Join our team as an Arabic-speaking Intern and develop essential media skills in a supportive learning environment. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in digital journalism while accommodating your academic commitments.

What You'll Learn & Do

Practical Journalism Experience

• Practice translation of news content between Arabic and English
• Develop interviewing skills with Arabic-speaking sources (with mentorship)
• Create shareable content in multiple formats (articles, social posts, data visualizations)
• Build fact-checking and verification skills for multilingual content

Research & Analysis Skills

• Participate in data collection for in-depth reporting projects
• Help organize Arabic media sources and contact databases
• Contribute ideas in daily editorial discussions
• Collaborate with fellow students and professionals from diverse backgrounds

What You Need to Apply

Education Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related program
• Commitment to learning journalism ethics and professional standards

Language Skills

• Strong Arabic language abilities (Modern Standard Arabic plus conversational dialect)
• Good English communication (speaking and writing)

Essential Skills

• Clear writing ability in both languages
• Basic digital literacy and social media familiarity
• Research capabilities and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines while balancing coursework

Bonus Qualifications

• Previous media or writing experience (school newspaper, blog, etc.)
• Interest in MENA region current events and culture
• Experience with any content management systems
• Basic spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets)
• Understanding of online publishing best practices
• Simple photo/video editing abilities

Growth Opportunities

This internship provides valuable real-world experience that complements your academic studies:

• Personalized mentorship from working journalists
• Published work samples for your portfolio
• Training in digital media tools and techniques
• Professional connections in media and communications
• Practical experience with data visualization and storytelling
• Cross-cultural communication experience

Program Details

• Duration: 3-6 months, flexible with school schedule
• Time Commitment: 20-40 hours weekly (adaptable to class schedule)
• Compensation: Paid internship
• Location: [Remote/On-site TBD]

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Simple resume/CV in English
• Brief letter explaining why you're interested in this experience
• 2-3 writing examples (include both Arabic and English samples)
• Unofficial transcript
• Two references (professors or previous supervisors)