Pave

About the host organisation

The magazine serves as a crossover product for the exchange of international perspectives focusing on India. Modelled on collectibles and journals that have high shelf value and production quality, it seeks for new avenues of expression and discourse through carefully curated expert content that range from photo essays to light-hearted comic strips. As a publishing house, the organisation publishes magazines, sells merchandise and hosts many offline collaborations in the form of events such as open mic nights, concept events and film screenings.

The organisation currently works with 4 in-house employees and a roster of 30 freelance artists and writers and has been covered by Vogue and The Telegraph.

About the internship

As the writing and editing intern, you will be expected to help develop content strategy and story concepts, as well as determine timely and relevant topics. You will be required to do content editing, copy-editing and proof reading for the magazine and digital platform.

What you will gain?

Through this internship, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a publishing house whilst being part of a young, dynamic and motivated team within the cultural capital of India, Kolkata. You will be exposed to a wide variety of artists and creative persons, who will share their perspectives through innovative approaches to mediums such as interface design, moving images, photography, sound, performance, writing and editing, and interactive design. You will also be able to improve and gain new skills writing, communication, editing, research, as well as teamwork.

What we are looking for?

For this internship, we are looking for penultimate or final year students or graduates who must meet the following requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fair knowledge of the publishing industry and the workings of a busy magazine
Comfortable using social media
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Some knowledge in marketing and PR is preferable
Knowledge of social media channels
Strong research skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail
Self-motivated and proactive worker

Your internship location

Interning with Pave allows you to participate in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic economies in the world, India! India is the second most populous country, the world’s largest democracy and a rapidly emerging economy primed for even further growth. Immense opportunity for professional development awaits you as companies seek to expand into new markets, strengthen their communications strategies and scale their businesses.

Kolkota

Kolkota (Calcutta) is India’s second biggest city and locally known as India’s intellectual and cultural capital. It boasts dynamic new-town suburbs with grand shopping malls whilst retaining the traditional colonial-era architecture, horse racetracks and some of India’s finest golf courses. The former capital of British India is regarded as the friendlier of the metropolises and is the ideal place to experience the mild, fruity tang of Bengali cuisine.

Internship Dates

Internship Month	Programme Start	1-Month End Date	2-Month End Date	3-Month End Date	4-Month End Date	Application Deadline
November 2019	01 November 2019	December 01, 2019	January 01, 2020	February 01, 2020	March 01, 2020	CLOSED
December 2019	01 December 2019	January 01, 2020	February 01, 2020	March 01, 2020	April 01, 2020	CLOSED
January 2020	01 January 2020	February 01, 2020	March 01, 2020	April 01, 2020	May 01, 2020	CLOSED
February 2020	01 February 2020	March 01, 2020	April 01, 2020	May 01, 2020	June 01, 2020	CLOSED
March 2020	01 March 2020	April 01, 2020	May 01, 2020	June 01, 2020	July 01, 2020	CLOSED
April 2020	01 April 2020	May 01, 2020	June 01, 2020	July 01, 2020	August 01, 2020	CLOSED
May 2020	01 May 2020	June 01, 2020	July 01, 2020	August 01, 2020	September 01, 2020	CLOSED
June 2020	01 June 2020	July 01, 2020	August 01, 2020	September 01, 2020	October 01, 2020	CLOSED
July 2020	01 July 2020	August 01, 2020	September 01, 2020	October 01, 2020	November 01, 2020	CLOSED
August 2020	01 August 2020	September 01, 2020	October 01, 2020	November 01, 2020	December 01, 2020	CLOSED
September 2020	01 September 2020	October 01, 2020	November 01, 2020	December 01, 2020	January 01, 2021	CLOSED
October 2020	01 October 2020	November 01, 2020	December 01, 2020	January 01, 2021	February 01, 2021	CLOSED
November 2020	01 November 2020	December 01, 2020	January 01, 2021	February 01, 2021	March 01, 2021	CLOSED
December 2020	01 December 2020	January 01, 2021	February 01, 2021	March 01, 2021	April 01, 2021	CLOSED

What is included?

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Pave team works hard to build partnerships with the best companies in India to ensure you have a rewarding internship experience. We have a careful selection process upon which we judge companies. This helps you rest assured that you will be placed at a trusted company, established and respected within their field. A Pave internship program maximises your capacity to develop professional skills in your sector through your assigned work. From immersing yourself with a practical experience and taking on responsibilities, you will gain a sense of profound satisfaction knowing that you are adding real value to your organisation. Having the experience of working internationally in varied professional environments allows you to set yourself apart from your peers when entering the job market. An internship with Pave is a comprehensive package taking away further costs and hassle.

ACCOMMODATION

To give you a true feel for what it is like living in an international professional environment on your internship, we arrange for you to stay in clean, comfortable and modern serviced apartments or hotels with fellow Pave interns whenever possible. Living with other interns allows you to make new friends and interact with each other in your free time from dinner plans to exploring the city. Your hotel apartment is allocated by gender and is comprised of two to three private bedrooms, bathroom, spacious communal living room and kitchen.

TRAVEL & VISA SUPPORT

Travel Support Taking on board that your time and money is precious, our team can assist you with finding the best deals on return flights to India. Visa Support In order to intern in India you must have the correct type of visa. Based on our experience, this can be a tricky and somewhat lengthy procedure so we simplify it by processing the visa application on your behalf. We gather the relevant information from you via a simple form, organise the paperwork and process your application with the Indian authorities. We have a system in place that ensures your visa is processed with efficiency.

ARRIVAL AND INDUCTION

Arriving in India is exciting. With the added thrill of starting your journey, we want you to have the best welcome possible. Arrival When you land in India there will be an airport transfer waiting to take you directly to your accommodation. On arrival at your accommodation site, you are given your welcome packs, which include maps, information about your internship provider, information on local amenities and sights, an induction training pack and a local SIM card. Please ensure you take an unlocked Android or Apple phone to India so it can support the local SIM card you will be supplied with for the duration of your internship. We recommend an Android or Apple smartphone that supports apps such as Uber, Google Maps, Ola and so on. Induction The Pave team runs a full day induction workshop in India prior to your internship that we believe to be vital for an intern to settle in quickly. Here, you are given comprehensive training from our experienced team about your new city: from local knowledge and the hotspots to business etiquettes and cultural training.

COMMUTE ON FIRST DAY

On your first day at work we escort you from your accommodation to your respective workplace. In your welcome pack, we provide detailed information about traveling around your interning city so you are familiar before arriving into India. Once in India, your programme co-ordinator on the ground will show you how to use the local system of transportation to travel in and around your interning city. Traveling around India is a thrilling experience and past interns try the variety of public transport available in India. We encourage you to do the same and in no time, you will find your preferred method of commuting on a day-to-day basis.

24/7 SAFETY, SECURITY & SUPPORT

It is our priority to ensure you have a rewarding and safe internship in India. In doing so, please know you can contact us any time (24 hours-a-day) for any assistance or advice. We are here to give you all the support you need and happy for you to update us on how things are going. The welcome packs we provide are full of useful information including, a comprehensive list of restaurants, shops and some Hindi "survival phrases" to get you started.

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS

We know that on the weekends and in your free time you will be keen to get out and explore your city and everything India has to offer. We organise an exciting range of social and cultural events that showcase the sights, smells and delicacies that India's rich culture has to offer. Depending on your location, and the season, we put on events such as visits to national sightseeing attractions, trips to India's famous golden sandy beaches, boat rides through scenic lakes, outings to traditional dance and music shows, and visits to some of the largest water theme parks and national parks in India. We also host a banquet that allows you to come together and enjoy a traditional Indian feast.

ALUMNI COMMUNITY

Your Pave journey does not stop at the end of your internship. You are automatically entitled to become part of the Pave alumni community. As part of this community, you have access to exclusive networking events, alumni functions and other social events all focused on creating a platform to build relationships and networks to help you on your pathway. We are committed to growing the Pave alumni community so that in years to come you will become the inspiration for future Pavers. To find out about upcoming events please check out our Facebook page, Twitter account and LinkedIn.

Full Package Details

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Fees & Payment

Please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy carefully before booking an Internship. We accept a number of payment methods.

Payment Process

Secure your internship with a deposit
Pay the remaining balance within 30 days
Complete your logistics via your online account
Get ready to experience work and life in India

Writing and editing internship at magazine and publishing house

Writing and editing internship

All prices include full Internship package

Prices (per person)

1 month

£2,350

2 months

£3,250

3 months

£4,050

4 months

£4,850

All Internship prices are inclusive of VAT.

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Funding

We offer scholarships to successful applicants with a clear financial need and those that are passionate about developing their personal and professional skills through our internships in India. The value of a scholarship is worth either a partially or fully funded internship in India.

Scholarship applications involve the following:

Scholarship application form
Personal essay

To apply for a scholarship, please get in touch at [email protected]

To apply for a scholarship you must:

Have accepted a Pave internship
Demonstrate a financial need
Have not previously applied for a scholarship
Be able to demonstrate academic potential, and comply with our three core competency areas; and
Be a UK national or national of any other country who is studying in the UK