TAP Journalism Internship Armenian Students
Why intern with us?
The TAP Journalism Internship for Yerevan-based students partners with EVN Report, a leading local media organization, to train and support young journalism students studying journalism in Armenia.
Working closely with EVN Report’s team of journalists, editors and content creators, TAP Interns will gain hands-on experience in international journalism, develop publications and digital news products, learn firsthand how a newsroom works, as well as refine research, writing, production and communication skills.
Our Media Partner
EVN Reportis an independent, non-profit online weekly magazine, offers a mix of reporting, analysis, and commentary on politics, economy, culture, tech and innovation, lifestyle, and the arts, as well as compelling narratives, podcasts, and multimedia storytelling.
Working at EVN Report, TAP interns will gain hands-on experience in international journalism, develop publications and digital news products, learn firsthand how a newsroom works, as well as refine research, writing, production and communication skills. Armenia’s unique location allows interns the opportunity to work and cover tehe post-Soviet space, as well as the entire region, including Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate student in journalism, communications, international relations or related fields with excellent grades.
Able to work in-person in Armenia 30 hours/week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Fluent in English with strong written and oral communications skills
Working knowledge of Armenian is required
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, send the following documents to editorial@evnreport.com with the subject "TAP Journalism Internship."
Two letters of recommendation from faculty or professional sources
Two writing samples (with links, if possible)
Unofficial school transcript
Resume (max. 3 pages)
500-word essay describing the motivation for applying, areas of interest, and types of work you wish to engage in while in Armenia.
Interns are provided a $100/week stipend for up to six months. Hours, details and duration of internship are coordinated with each accepted applicant.
Articles Published by TAP Interns
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![Collage illustration of a lake with green hills, sailboats, a windsurfer, swimmers, and a person diving mid-air, layered with torn paper textures in blue and cream tones.]()
Lake Sevan: Armenia’s Ultimate Summer Address
by Tamara Khachatryan
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![Illustration of yellow map location pins, coffee beans, and powdered pastries scattered across a blue fabric-textured background, connected by dashed pink lines.]()
Where Yerevan Actually Eats
by Eliza Barkhudaryan
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![Illustration diagram-style graphic showing an ear on the left and a raised hand on the right connected by a winding labeled line, with the bold text 'RABIZ Estrada' overlaid in blue and pink.]()
The Sound of Post-Soviet Armenia and the Grunge Era of Rabiz
by Tamara Khachatryan
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![Illustration of many floral coffee cups and saucers arranged in a circle around traditional coffee pots, on a dark textured background.]()
Coffee in Our DNA
by Tamara Khachatryan
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![Illustration of a person in a flowing dark robe sprawled sideways across a striped couch, surrounded by a laptop, tablet, phone, and cup on the floor, with a potted plant and red lamp nearby.]()
Fun, Reconsidered
by Tamara Khachatryan
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![Collage of a seated figure with a vintage family photo for a face, set against a curtain, patterned wallpaper, and a monstera plant.]()
An Apartment of One’s Own
Eliza Barkhudaryan
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![Whimsical collage illustration on a pink background: a running horse carries a headless robed figure holding a bunch of pink balloons, with black-and-white floral illustrations in the corners and a spotted dog holding a rose.]()
Move Over St. Valentine
by Maria Tumanyan
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![Collage illustration of a vintage-style woman smoking, eyes hidden by a black censor bar, with pink smoke curling up, set in a framed pink portrait on a mint background.]()
Smoking, Shame and Gendered Surveillance
by Tamara Khachatryan
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![Collage illustration on an orange background: on the left, a black-and-white photo of a person in a clown mask sitting in a folding chair, surrounded by blank note cards pinned to a corkboard and connected with red string like an investigation board.]()
Puzzles, Fear and Play: Armenia’s Quest Room Scene
by Eliza Barkhudaryan
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![Illustration of a lone figure in a flat cap standing with a walking stick and a bundle on their back, silhouetted against a swirling golden-yellow landscape, casting a long shadow.]()
Time: Passed
by Lilith Margaryan
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![Collage illustration of a couple entering a vintage party scene through an open door, while a woman decorates a pine branch with beaded ornaments.]()
New Year in Armenia? No Invitation Required
by Tamara Khachatryan
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![Illustration of two round loaves of crusty bread, one dusted with flour, set against overlapping abstract blobs in olive green and warm tan, on a white background.]()
When Eating Is a Gamble: The Story of Celiacs in Armenia
by Eliza Barkhudaryan
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![Illustration of a black wire trash bin overflowing with colorful plastic bottles, cups, and containers in pink, blue, green, and purple, set against an orange textured background.]()
Greener, Better, Brighter: The Quiet Revolution
by Lilith Margaryan
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![Black-and-white close-up of an older man in safety glasses and ear protection, working on a stone sculpture with a hammer or chisel.]()
Levon Tokmajyan’s Bronze Dust and Marble Dreams
by Lilith Margaryan
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![Illustration of three people holding large vinyl records in front of them, arms wrapped around the discs, on a white background. Only their arms, hands, and partial torsos are visible.]()
The Raw Voices of Armenia’s Underground Music Scene
by Lilith Margaryan
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![Illustration of a bride and groom standing face to face inside a large interlocking wedding ring, on an olive-green background. The groom wears a light shirt and dark trousers; the bride wears a veil and holds a small bouquet.]()
Armenian Wedding Edition: Green and Red to White
by Maria Tumanyan
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![A vintage black-and-white camera being held by a person's hands, with a colorful small screen on top displaying an eye, set against a blue background.]()
Fragile in Nature, Strong in Form: Analog Photography in Yerevan
by Lilith Margaryan
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![An assortment of household and miscellaneous objects including a statue of a woman, cleaning gloves, a small electronic drone, a fishing reel, a silver bowl, a brass container, a set of screwdrivers, a small toolbox, a flashlight, a pair of goggles, a decorative ceramic dish, and various other small items scattered on a surface.]()
Qrchi Bazaar: Flea Market of Memory and Renewal
by Lilith Margaryan and Michele Crestani
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![Vintage black-and-white photo of a woman holding a glass of wine and a man leaning on a skateboard, both appearing to look at each other's wine glasses, with a colorful geometric background.]()
Discovering the Soul of Yerevan Wine Days
by Lilith Margaryan
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![Illustration with scattered photographs of people, cars and household itens]()
The Love on the Other Side of the Border: The Volunteers
by Anna Andreasyan and Sona Gevorgyan
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![Illustration of a woman saying Boom Pow]()
Unmuting the Conversation: Theresa Panchoyan’s Revolution in Sex Education
by Gaya Balian
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![Collage of women and nature images on pink background, with paper cutouts and flowers, created by Armine Shahbazyan.]()
If I Could Go Back in Time
by Maria Tumanyan
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![A person lying down with their legs spread, wearing light pink thigh-high stockings, under blue lighting.]()
Toes, Tutus and Twilight: Yerevan’s Ballet Fest
by Maria Tumanyan
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![A colorful board game illustration with winding green paths, ladders, dice, a fish, and symbols like arrows, a wine glass, and the number 24. The background is orange with various patterns, and there are black lines and drawings indicating game elements. Illustration by Armine Shahbazyan.]()
A Little Less Strange: Yerevan’s Board Game Subculture
by Lilith Margaryan
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![Mixed media art featuring a silhouette of a person in yellow with a landscape scene inside, large black and white hands on either side, and a grid pattern window above.]()
Fear and Fiction: The Rise of Armenian Horror Subculture
by Maria Tumanyan
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![Illustration with the phrase Made in Armenia]()
Zara vs. Armenian Brands: Who Wins on Style and Price?
by Edita Movsesyan
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![Illustration of scooters and people]()
The Rise of E-Scooters in Armenia: Creating Solutions or Problems?
by Anna Andreasyan
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![Colorful illustration of a group of people walking along a path through a lush forest with dense trees and foliage. The image uses bright, vibrant colors with pink figures and green and yellow background elements.]()
The Gems of Khosrov Reserve
by Maria Tumanyan
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![Illustration 2 athletes playing waterpolo]()
Water Polo, War and the Bond Between a Father and Son
by Sona Gevorgyan
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![Collage of a group of kids touching a big rubik cube]()
The Rise of Armenia’s Colorful Twisty Puzzle Community
by Sona Gevorgyan
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![Illustration of a Gymnast]()
To Paris and Beyond: The Legacy of Gymnastics in Armenia
by Anna Andreasyan
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![coffee mug and a scisor on a brown cloth]()
Of Leather, Coffee and Nostalgia in Paris
by Gaya Balian
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![Illustration of knitted countours of women bodies]()
Inga Manukyan’s Loom: Weaving Boldness Into Fashion
by Edita Movsesyan
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![Natacha Kalfayan - illustration]()
Natacha Kalfayan: Celebrate the Problem, Then Make a Choice
by Edita Movsesyan
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![Illustration of a table with coffee mugs]()
Ladies Who “Shirket”
by Gaya Balian
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![collage with text written in different languages]()
From Beirut to the World: Anahid Doniguian’s Culinary Legacy
by Gaya Balian
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![Shirt with an armenian decorative beld around it]()
The Art of Adornment: Ethnic Armenian Jewelry
by Edita Movsesyan
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![Illustration of a group of people around of a table]()
Russian-Speaking Waitstaff Stir Debat
by Gaya Balian
