A communications internship in Spain

The media, information and communications sectors are very dynamic in Spain, and the country’s universities are renowned, attracting more and more French students every year.

Attractive universities also mean attractive companies offering jobs and internships in Spain.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the specifics of the communications professions and the career opportunities you could follow. We’ll also look at how to find a communications internship in Spain.

Communication studies in Spain

Degrees in media, information and communications are relatively young disciplines, but the rise of new technologies and social networks has accelerated the popularity of these new professions.

In Spain, communication studies have become a very popular field for students, so it’s a very competitive sector where the student’s professional experience is privileged.

A communications internship in Spain is a real opportunity for French students, as the country’s media, events and cultural industries are highly attractive.

Find an internship based on your specialty

To enhance your experience and develop your skills, you need to do an internship related to your degree specialization. There are dozens of internships to choose from, depending on the student’s course of study.

What are the specialties in the communications field?

  • Media specialist: programmer, broadcaster, film, video, print, web
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • Television, film and Internet video producer
  • Web content manager
  • TV, radio and print journalist
  • Specialized in events
  • Information agent

To gain experience with a company in Spain and build up a professional network abroad, you need to contact the right places and target your applications:

  • Radio, television, print and Internet news agencies
  • Public relations or advertising services
  • See summer internships in Spain (part-time or volunteer)
  • Public, private and university radio stations
  • Higher education establishments
  • Publishing companies
  • Communication agencies

You can also contact a university in Spain that offers a communications course. Some institutions have partnerships with media and communications companies.

How do I get into a university in Spain?

Every year, thousands of French students take part in the Erasmus program to attend a university in Spain for a full academic year. These courses abroad offer many advantages and opportunities, such as internships.

Which universities are best known for their communications courses?

  • Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)
  • University of Navarre
  • Autonomous University of Barcelona
  • Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)

For example, some courses offer the possibility of a communications internship in Spain with a local media outlet or a national company linked to these sectors.

What skills are developed during the internship in Spain?

In addition to language skills (speaking and writing in Spanish), professional practice during the communications internship will help students develop qualitative know-how.

Areas of expertise developed during the internship :

  • Critical analysis
  • Bibliographic and media research
  • Awareness of commercial, cultural and creative techniques
  • Understanding the media world in Spain
  • Teamwork
  • Initiation of creative projects: writing, production, use of multiple media (text, image, video, web content)
  • Flexibility, creativity and professional autonomy
  • Ability to meet deadlines and understand customer requirements

Internship legislation in Spain

To carry out a communications internship in Spain, French students must sign an internship agreement and have the document signed by their university and the host company.

This administrative document provides a legal framework for the student’s professional activity: duration of the internship, tasks entrusted, professional objectives, company rules and regulations, insurance for the student and the Spanish company, and remuneration if necessary.

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