journalism internships

Valuable instruction comes from the classroom, but supplementing that is the invaluable experience journalism majors receive from working in the field as  interns. The internship has a two-fold effect:

1. It reinforces students' desire to continue in the field; or
2. It helps them determine whether journalism is the right field for them, or perhaps another aspect of journalism.

Journalism majors can choose from a variety of internships in the broadcast, print, and public relations arenas. Journalism interns work on newspapers, TV stations, the larger radio stations, and on many magazines in the state, as well as in agencies concerned with public relations. The placement list includes news outlets and public relations firms from all around the country. When students request placement in news organizations, we are almost always able to make arrangements.

These placements provide professional and practical experience and a chance to make important career contacts. Journalism students are interested in many types of internships involving reporting, writing, and editing; photography; graphics; and audio-video news production.

Internship Requirements and Facts

• B.S. students are required to have six to nine credits in internships. 
• B.A. students are advised to have at least three credits, even though internships are not required.
• Credits for one semester may range from one to nine.
• For each credit earned, students work 50 hours during the semester.
• Most journalism majors have at least two internships during their junior and senior years.

Applying for an Internship

To apply for an internship, students should meet with the department chairman or the faculty adviser to discuss interests and qualifications, as well as to consider the availability of internships. With our help, you will prepare a resume to submit to prospective supervisors and arrange for interviews. The employers make the final decision in selecting interns. You will arrange your internship schedules with your supervisors and establish dates for the beginning and the end of the internship and for holidays.
 

Evaluation

Students will be assigned to a faculty adviser, who will follow the progress of the internship and help with any problems. You will submit weekly logs of your activities to your campus adviser and attend monthly intern meetings on campus. Your job supervisor also evaluates your progress throughout the semester. 

A Sampling of Internship Placements

Professional journalists supervise SCSU journalism students in the internships with the media and other organizations throughout the state and in some of the major cities of the United States. This list represents just a few of those placements:

• Agence France Presse -- Washington, D.C.
• Associated Press -- New Haven-Hartford
• Bridgeport Hospital
• CNN -- Atlanta
• CBS-TV -- New York
• Connecticut Law Tribune -- Fairfield
• Connecticut Post -- Bridgeport -- and suburban bureaus
• Connecticut Magazine -- Bridgeport
• Connecticut Public Radio -- Hartford, New Haven
• Entertainment Tonight -- Hollywood, Calif.
• Entertainment Weekly -- New York City
• ESPN
• Hamden Chronicle
• Hartford Courant
• Hospital of St. Raphael -- New Haven
• KC-101 Radio -- New Haven
• Mason & Madison -- Bethany, Conn. 
• Meriden Record-Journal
• Modern Bride -- New York City
• The Middletown Press
• NBC TV -- New York
• New Haven Advocate
• The New Haven Register
• The New York Times Publishing Company -- Trumbull
• The News-Times -- Danbury
• The Record-Journal -- Meriden
• Shoreline Newspapers -- Guilford
• Shubert Performing Arts Center -- New Haven
• Soundings, a yachting magazine
• Stamford Advocate
• WELI-Radio -- New Haven
• WFSB-TV-Channel 3 -- Hartford
• WTIC-Radio -- Hartford
• WTNH-TV-Channel 8 -- New Haven
• WVIT-TV-Channel 30 -- New Britain
• Waterbury Republican-American 
   

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9/23/08

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking interns!

The Reporters Committee works to defend the First Amendment rights and freedom of information interests of the news media. The Reporters Committee has provided representation, guidance and research in First Amendment and freedom of information litigation in state and federal courts since 1970.

From our office in Arlington, Va., you'll spend a spring, summer or fall semester:

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and 3-5 clips or journalistic writing samples to:

Corinna Zarek

Internship Coordinator

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100

Arlington, VA 22209

or:

internships@rcfp.org

Students may receive academic credit and a $2,000 stipend, at their school's discretion.

For more information, visit www.rcfp.org/interns.html

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press u (703) 807-2100

1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209 u www.rcfp.org

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2/13/08

Intern Abroad Opportunities through The Washington Center 

The Washington Center would like to thank you for your support in making students aware of opportunities that we offer, whether you are a new contact or have been working with us for years.

We have two exciting programs we'd love for you to publicize on campus--both of which are in their second year. One is based in London , England and the other in Monterrey , Mexico . Both combine two sought-after experiences--study abroad and a substantive, tailored internship.

The programs each begin with a ten-day seminar in Washington , D.C. , including an orientation, academic work, lectures, site visits, and other programming. The students then fly to their respective countries, where they complete a full-time internship, academic course (or courses), and experience a new culture.

Please forward on the email below to your students and feel free to contact us with any questions about these, or any of our D.C. internship programs. You may also be interested in visiting each program's website:   www.twc.edu/students/london.shtml

www.twc.edu/students/monterrey.shtml  

Intern Abroad Programs -- Application Deadline February 29, 2008 

Although the weather may not reflect it, summer will soon be here! If you are trying to decide between international travel or study and a summer internship, you may be interested in The Washington Center's intern abroad programs. They will be offering one program in London , England and the other in Monterrey , Mexico .  

The Washington, D.C. - London Internship Programis offered each fall and spring semester and summer term. It is open to all majors and includes the following:

The Washington, D.C. -Monterrey Internship Programis offered each summer term and is open to all majors, although this program will be of special interest to students learning about international business and trade and the emerging economies of Mexico and other Latin American countries. This program includes the following:

Both programs offer on-site staff to guide you through every step of the process, from the time you apply to the time you finish the program.  

Financial assistance is available 

Please contact The Washington Center for details, or visit each program's website:  

London : 

www.twc.edu/students/london.shtml

Monterrey : 

www.twc.edu/students/monterrey.shtml

***Contact info@twc.edu for more information about these opportunities***