
Creative Writing, English & Publishing Internships Abroad
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Are you planning on writing (or publishing!) the next Great American Novel? Our creative writing and publishing internships abroad are exactly what you're looking for. Maybe you're interested in teaching English in a new setting. We've got you there, too. Let us know and we'll make it happen.
Check out some of the many internship opportunities students have had in the past! The lists below aren't exhaustive, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you'd like additional placement examples. While exact placements can vary each year, once you confirm your place in a program, the on-site Internship Coordinator will work closely with you to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn more about how the application and internship process works.

Editing
Internships Abroad
A London intern worked for an award-winning agency founded by editors, publishers and digital specialists. They helped brands embrace an agile, test-and-learn approach to content marketing, documented customer insights, and wrote and edited content about the digital experiences provided by the agency.

English Teaching
Internships Abroad
In Paris, an intern taught English at a primary school. They also assisted with physical fitness activities, revising translations for school staff, and assisted in developing curriculum for the students.

Literary Publishing
Internships Abroad
In Milan, an intern worked for a literary agency that represents writers from around the world. They offered support throughout the editorial and publication process for the agency's writers.
- Award-winning agency in London founded by editors, publishers and digital specialists
- Content writing for social media platform based in Dublin
- Creating web and app content for a restaurant database startup in Dublin
- Literary agency in Milan representing writers from around the world, which supports them throughout the editorial and publication process
- Boutique public relations consulting firm in London
- Content writing for social media platform in Dublin
- English-language international school for Italian students in Milan
- Literary agency in Milan representing writers from around the world, which supports them throughout the editorial and publication process
- Teaching and English at a primary school in Paris (French required)
- Award-winning agency in London founded by editors, publishers and digital specialists
- Content creation for a luxury lifestyle magazine in London
- Literary agency in Milan that represents writers from around the world and offers support throughout the editorial and publication process
- London-based publishing house that publishes novels, essays, memoirs and children’s books
Creative Writing, English & Publishing
Internships Abroad by Location
Creative Writing, English & Publishing internships abroad are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Can you imagine yourself working in one of our incredible locations? Our staff are excited to find the perfect placement for you. Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships Representative to learn more!
This internship abroad has been integral to my personal growth, and lead to the most drastic self-improvements that I have had in my college experience thus far.
