Journalism Internships in Spain

Typical roles for Spain journalism internships

Here are a few examples of roles that our journalism interns in Madrid have taken on before:

• Social Media Content

  Creating content for social media is often a key task during internships in journalism in Spain, no matter the type of outlet an intern is placed with. News outlets, podcasts, and magazines alike all rely heavily on social media to engage audiences, and to share shortened versions of top stories. Social media management skills are useful in just about every industry there is and are particularly valuable in the media world.

• Event Coverage

  Journalism interns often have the chance to cover local events during their placements. Attending and writing about virtual or in-person events is an exciting opportunity to learn about how professional journalists do their jobs daily. Interns may shadow an industry expert or attend events alone, working with editors to prepare coverage for their respective publications.

• Source Management

  Identifying credible and relevant sources is something most journalists work on every day. Interns may help find experts for particular stories and projects, conduct their own interviews, and track source use across stories in a newsroom or an organization. These roles are an excellent opportunity to network and build valuable connections.

• Research

  Research skills are important in a wide variety of industries, and are key in the journalism world. The ability to locate and evaluate information is incredibly valuable for content creators of all kinds, and research interns often have the chance to contribute to several interesting and impactful projects.