PROJECT OVERVIEW

Location: Buenos Aires Start dates: Available all year round, you choose your start date Duration: From 4 weeks to 3 months, subject to visa requirements Requirements: No qualifications required, but you must have a reasonably high standard of Spanish Compensation: Unpaid Price: £1,595 for 4 weeks, ranging up to £2,695 for 12 weeks. Full Price List and other Currencies      What's included: ►Arranging the internship, ►Full pre-departure support and assistance, ►Funds protection insurance ►Accommodation ►Food (excluding lunch) ►Meeting you at the nearest Airport ►Transfer to your accommodation ►Transport to and from your project ►In-country team support and backup ►24-hr emergency support ►Certificate of Completion. What's not included: Flights, travel insurance, cost of visa, return transfer to the airport.

The radio programme that you'll work on is on air daily between 09:00 to 11:00. The programme takes a political focus, with an analysis of financial market trends, political current affairs in Argentina, Economics (Local and International) and a review of everyday events and news. The show often features telephone interviews with guest speakers. WORK CONTENT On your placement you will act as an assistant to the Producer. This will require you to have a high standard of Spanish. You'll make calls for the producer, look up news of the past, and research certain topics that will be discussed on the show. You will assist the producer with international news research, and, depending on your level of Spanish, you may be required to make liaise with various local newspapers, etc. All of your work will be conducted in Spanish. You will gain a real insight into the running of a radio production along with a general understanding about current affairs issues in Argentina. Back to Top

CASE STUDY BY SARAH HOLMES, DESCRIBING HER TYPICAL DAY:
"My Spanish is improving vastly and I am also gaining valuable work experience in the field of journalism, which will undoubtedly help me to find a job after university. I have made some great friends, giving me an even greater insight into the Argentine culture, which I love! Working with Argentina's most famous journalist and enjoying all the perks like being sent free ice cream is pretty cool!

Going out on air was also a highlight, as was being asked to be an extra for an Argentine TV programme! Its all good, it's so hard to choose one thing as the best! I would recommend this placement to everyone else!!

It takes someone who's willing to commit themselves and be pro-active about their involvement. I put in 100% and that' what I'm getting back. You have to be able to use your initiative too to know what is expected of you from day to day. Being personable helps obviously because every day you're coming into contact with different people. And it almost goes without saying that you need to have a keen interest in current affairs and politics.

My Typical Day: Generally I don't have to arrive at the radio station until 4 in the afternoon, although this varies according to what's going on in the news etc. The show is on air from 5 - 8 so I get home again about half 8. I'm expected to arrive prepared so it means doing some work before I go in.

Again the amount I have to do varies from day to day depending on current world affairs but generally I spend a couple of hours reading the international English speaking newspapers and finding articles of interest then writing reports and doing translations related to them.

When I arrive the first thing to do is have some mate (a local drink) and chat to everyone! Then I write up whatever I've prepared ready for the approval of the head of the production team. Sometimes they use it and sometimes not but its all good practice anyway. Sometimes they have things they need me to do when I arrive so I get on with that too. Whilst the show is actually on air, my job is to answer phones if everyone else is busy and generally run errands and, of course, serve mate! Sometimes it gets pretty frantic with guests coming in and everything but its all fun!

And that's a typical day for me! The good thing is that its really flexible so if I want to go in earlier or leave at a different time I can. Sometimes I work 3 days a week and sometimes 4 or even the whole week. It just depends on what's going on and that's what I like about it. There's no chance to be bored!

I'm loving this placement so much! There have been lots of opportunities to go to really cool things with people from work, like tango shows and asados and awards ceremonies and I'm learning loads as I go! Thanks very much!

• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Latin America.

• 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!

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
Add to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American dance, or learn a new skill!

• Tango Courses:
  That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun!

• Salsa Courses:
  Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that was born in Cuba. You’ll learn from a Cuban teacher who will tailor lessons to suit your level, even totally beginners.

• Spanish Language Courses:
  You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment during your stay.

• Photography Courses:
  6 hours per week of photography lessons in colourful Buenos Aires where there is a host of subjects you can capture with your camera.

 
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Exciting activities you can add to your programme to enhance your trip: