Cambodia: Volunteer Journalism work

Cambodia: Volunteer Journalism Internships and Work-Experience

Volunteering abroad on a Journalism placement with Projects Abroad offers an excellent way to gain journalism work experience, combined with the chance to work within a fascinating new culture and to experience life first hand as a volunteer in Cambodia.

This journalism project is for volunteers who have at least one year's experience of studying journalism and who can commit to at least two months on the project. Our voluntary Journalism internships in Cambodia will give access to invaluable work experience and increase your prospects within a highly competitive job market.

Your CV will be greatly enhanced by the practical skills that you gain during your Journalism work placement as well as proving your adaptability and resourcefulness by working in a strikingly different environment such as Cambodia.

Print Journalism Placements in Cambodia with Projects Abroad

Our Journalism project in Cambodia offers volunteers the chance to work for the monthly publication, Southeast Asia Globe. The magazine is written in English and it is vital that all Journalism volunteers have an excellent level of spoken and written English to take part in this project.

Journalism volunteers must also have good computer skills, a strong interest in the media and issues affecting Southeast Asia, and be willing to work hard. When you apply, please have your CV prepared and give us as much information as possible about the relevant experience and skills you have.

Launched in January 2007, Southeast Asia Globe is Cambodia's leading comprehensive English-language magazine and is an important source for English-language news. The magazine provides a focus on views and life in the region, particularly the Mekong area, comprising Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. The magazine retails in hotels, airports, internet cafes, supermarkets, petrol stations and news stands throughout Southeast Asia. There are 10 local staff working for the magazine. 

Southeast Asia Globe magazine is based in the capital city, Phnom Penh and the magazine is a politically neutral publication.

Your Role as a Journalism Volunteer in Cambodia

Your role at the magazine will depend on your level of experience and interests. You will start by shadowing a local journalist and your daily work schedule may include researching, writing, re-writing and proof reading articles and conducting interviews or you could take the opportunity to get involved in photography and design if you have some knowledge of these areas.

You will be allocated your own supervisor at the magazine; their role is to work closely with you to discuss any ideas you may have and give constructive feedback on your work. Your input will be encouraged and appreciated. Take the opportunity to make your own recommendations, or explain practices back home. A hard working attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn will be appreciated by your colleagues, and you will really begin to feel like a part of the team.

It is a good idea for all Journalism volunteers to research and read as much as possible about Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos before starting the placement, so that you have a good understanding of current issues in the country and can put news stories into context when you arrive.

During the placement, volunteers are expected to dress smartly and be punctual and professional. Working hours are approximately from 8-12 and 2-5 Monday to Friday.