Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Media & Advertising Internship in Costa Rica.

This is a perfect internship for those wanting to experience what it’s like to work in an advertising agency. Assist local agencies in Costa Rica with real life media projects, working in areas that appeal to you, on tasks relevant to your experience.

All interns in Costa Rica are accommodated in various homestay accommodations. Interns are matched to an appropriate host family, taking into consideration convenient proximity to their internship placement. Typical host families in Costa Rica usually comprise of two parents and children or a single parent with children (the ages of a host family’s children can range from young and still living at home, to adults living independently).

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for interns with relevant experience and/or studies related to marketing, advertising, graphic design, videography, photography, motion graphics, social media management or web design. Interns will be asked to submit a portfolio of any previous work. High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

Interns must be confident enough to verbally communicate in intermediate Spanish (both oral and written).

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
The Media and Advertising internship is highly customizable to each intern. Interns are placed in small to medium-sized advertising agencies in the town of San Ramon de Alajuela, and can assist local professionals in a wide range of tasks, on campaigns for multiple clients. Interns contribute to campaigns for a wide range of small to medium-sized local businesses, including product launches, rebrands, website developments, advertising or social media campaigns.

Your experience in your chosen area will dictate what you’re able to do - those with more experience are able to be more independent, while less experienced interns will receive more guidance from your supervisor.

Activities can include:

• Photography
• Photo editing
• Graphic design
• Assistance in producing video and motion graphics
• Overseeing print work
• Administrative tasks
• Social media account maintenance and content creation

Interns can help with a range of campaigns for different brands, on social media, in print and digital campaigns. You may also be able to assist with video production for online use. Interns with an interest in graphic design should be familiar with the Adobe suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Costa Rica programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.