Travel Tree City/State: Cape Town Country: SOUTH AFRICA JOURNALISM PROJECTS IN CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Travellers Worldwide Suite 2A, Caravelle House 17-19 Goring Road West Sussex UNITED KINGDOM BN12 4AP Phone: 00 44 (0) 1903 502595 www.travellersworldwide.com Program description: Excellent, involved journalism work experience on a leading respected newspaper, a cutting edge social commentary magazine or a local radio station in the stunning resort city of Cape Town. Cape Town has everything to offer with its stunning beaches, great surf, penguins, great nightlife and of course Table Mountain! You must go to the top of the mountain ... If you don't fancy climbing it, there is a cable car to take you up in comfort. The city is permanently in the Top Five Tourist Destinations in the World, and deservedly so. It's beautiful, fascinating, and exciting. We have three very different types of journalism work experience placements in South Africa, something to suit everyone's requirements and preferences. All three journalism placements offer the opportunity to observe, learn and gain excellent experience. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Africa. You'll learn a lot from experts in your field about how they work in a cultural environment that's different to what you're used to. New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development. An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market And best of all ... an unforgettable experience! THE CAPE TIMES NEWSPAPER: Cape Town is the third biggest tourist destination in the world today and has a daily newspaper to match - The Cape Times. It is the oldest, continuously published, newspaper in South Africa (founded in 1876) and is a sister newspaper of the oldest, the Cape Argus (founded in 1857). The offices are situated at the heart of the bustling city, only a short walk away from the magical Gardens, where you can enjoy your lunch hour under the whispering trees and hand-feed squirrels scampering past… truly idyllic. This is a serious placement and a great opportunity with wonderful learning potential. If your work is good enough, you'll be published frequently, giving you the opportunity to build up a good portfolio of work. THE BIG ISUE MAGAZINE: The Big Issue is very well known in many countries with a good reputation. In SOuth Africa, the monthly features magazine is sold in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. You'll work with the editorial team, helping research and produce the articles for the magazine. They also accept people who would like some experience in layout and design. Again this is a placement where you need to show motivation, skill and action. CCFM: CCFM is a Christian Radio Station based in Muizenberg, a suburb of Cape Town. It's a 24-hour radio station with approx. 220,000 listeners. If you are capable of broadcasting, you will be asked to take on such features as presenting the news, etc. One of the advantages of working in a small local radio station is that you get to observe and learn about all aspects of broadcasting, from being on air to collecting news to running the station. ACCOMMODATION: A ten minute walk from the centre of the bustling Cape Town CBD is the quieter, more chilled out area of Green Point. Here we use St Johns Waterfront Lodge, one of the better known backpackers’ lodges for your accommodation. It is not only close to the city, but also to the famous V&A Waterfront (5 min walk) and literally a hop, skip and jump away from the ocean. Among a host of other activities, from here you can visit the world-famous Robben Island by boat, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 27 years! Your food and accommodation is provided on this project. You'll get a monthly budget for food which is sufficient to cover basic meals, so that you have the choice of doing your own cooking or eating out. Additional Activities you can do while on this Project: Add to your travel experience in Africa by doing some additional exciting activities, such as: A 5- or 7-day Safari from Cape Town up the renowned Garden Route: Taking in Dolphin and Whale Spotting, visits to many tourist attractions, such as a visit to a brewery(!), the Bloukrantz Bungy Jump (reportedly the highest in the world), and a guided tour of the Cango Caves. Surfing Courses: In the buzz city of Durban. Paragliding Course: Soar over the impressively beautiful Drakensburg Mountain. You'll get a licence at the end of the course which qualifies you to do solo paragliding around the world. 5-Day Bush Survival Course: This is a fantastic experience and opportunity to see lots of wild animals in their native habitats in Game Reserves. You'll learn a lot and you'll really enjoy learning some bush skills in the great outdoors! This project can also be combined with any of our other projects in South Africa. That way you’ll get a good knowledge of two or more very different regions of the country. OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY: "The staff were very friendly and it was a really pleasant environment to work in. I have kept in touch with them and am continuing to write for them here in England, and they are continuing to publish my work in South Africa. The placement has given me experience that would have been very difficult to arrange with a similar-sized publication here in the UK, particularly as I lack any background in journalism. Therefore, it has given me a foot in the door of an industry that would have been relatively inaccessible to me previously. I have now got the confidence that I can succeed in the profession and have already started freelance work for different publications in the UK, in addition to articles still being published in South Africa. Cape Town was a fabulous place to do this placement ..." WHAT TO DO NEXT Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen! If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen. It’s as easy as that. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: Everyone welcome from 17 years old up to 70+ Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Apartment, Group living, Independent Living How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into real South Africa. You'll learn a lot from experts in your field about how they work in a cultural environment that's different to what you're used to. New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development. An entry on your CV or Résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market And best of all ... AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! Cost or price of this program: Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £545 for 2 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost. Qualifications required: No qualifications are required, but you must have lots of enthusiasm, patience, adaptability and a sense of adventure! 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