TAP partners with leading local media and academic organizations in the country that share a common goal: to train and support young journalism students from across the globe.

CivilNet is an independent online media and television platform with a focus on strengthening Armenia’s democratic and economic development. CivilNet’s reporting, which reaches more than 11 million people annually, covers culture, politics, business, and technology.

The AUA Media Lab, supported through a grant from USAID, is focused on strengthening the democratic culture of Armenia, encouraging more dissemination of relevant and timely information, promoting the development of civic media to support the continued growth of civil society, and fostering citizen engagement across social media platforms.

By working with one, or both, of these entities, TAP Interns will gain hands-on experience in international journalism, develop publications and digital news products, learn firsthand how a newsroom works, as well as refine research, writing, production and communication skills. Armenia’s unique location allows Interns the opportunity to work and cover the post-Soviet space, as well as the entire region, including Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Free accommodation and a $250/week stipend during work in Armenia will be provided. 

Internship work varies depending on the season as well as current events. Following acceptance, Interns will work with the TAP team to map out goals and expectations using the below points as a guide. 

Interns are expected to:

• Shadow reporters and editors to learn about the news gathering and reporting process

• Conduct interviews, gather information from diverse sources, write and edit copy

• Assist in reporting breaking news and, at the same time, work on a long-term investigative piece

• Attend press conferences and events, write news briefs

• Assist reporters and editors with research, fact-checking, and writing articles

• Produce video and audio content and assist with all production tasks

• Participate in the production of multimedia content, including videos and podcasts

• Be connected to newsmakers, businesses, and NGOs that have interesting stories to share and may become sources for news

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student in journalism, communications, international relations or related fields with excellent grades.

• Able to work in-person in Armenia 30-40 hours/week for a minimum of 10 weeks.

• Fluent in English with strong written and oral communications skills

• Knowledge of Armenian or any of the other regional languages is not required, but cultural flexibility, adaptability and readiness to learn new norms is required

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

To apply, send the following documents to internships@armeniaproject.org

• Two letters of recommendations from faculty or professional sources

• Two news writing samples (with links, if possible)

• Unofficial school transcript

• Resume (max. 3 pages)

• 500-word essay describing motivation for applying, areas of interest, types of work you wish to engage in while in Armenia.