Communications Internship Sources
SPECIFIC SITES FOR COMMUNICATIONS JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
- General
- Advertising
- Journalism and Publishing
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Broadcasting - Radio and TV
Berkeley Career Exploration Links - Media
Occupational information, educational programs, and other resources, including opportunities for AHANA students in the field of media.Communication Arts Network
For the creative professional, weighted towards graphic designers. Numerous job listings, as well as articles and announcements of conferences and professional organization meetings.Emmys Internship ProgramThe Television Academy's internships are designed to provide qualified students (and recent grads) with in-depth exposure to professional tv production facilities, techniques, and practices.
Mother Jones
Offers internships in journalism, editing, art, and publishing.The Public Broadcasting Service
Various internships, including help developing and maintaining content on PBS Online, PBS's World Wide Web site.Media Bistro
Career information for editors, writers, television producers, graphic designers, book publishers, people in production, and circulation departments in industries including magazine, television, radio, newspaper, book publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and graphic design.EntertainmentCareers.net
Hundreds of internship listings, with entertainment news and links.ShowBizJobs.com
Leading companies in film, television, recording and attractions industries seek quality candidates for a multitude of industry-related positions.Center for Communications
Provides seminars, speaker series, and networking events free for students interested in the communications industry, including
media, TV, radio, film, journalism, advertising, PR, marketing, the music business, and digital media.American Advertising Federation (AAF) College Connection
Details several internship opportunities, as well as other resources.The Pohly Company
A company focused on customer communications, Pohly offers custom publishing, media sales, communications consulting and market research, and design communications services; possible internships include ad sales and promotions, editorial, marketing, design, and business development marketing.Dreamworks
Great internship opportunities at Dreamworks Pictures.
Advertising - Spotlight on Careers
Overview of advertising industry, industry and job search resources, and profiles of successful advertising professionals. Produced by Washington and Lee University.Top Massachusetts Advertising Firms
The Ad Council
Leading producer of public service advertisements since 1942, the Ad Council marshals the volunteer forces of advertising agencies and media companies to effect positive social change.Advertising Age
The source for news in the advertising industry. Includes job postings as well.Texas Advertising
This University of Texas site offers a massive collection of links-- nearly 80 categories of advertising and marketing resources. Starting with A (account planning) it goes all the way to W (web site promotion), with internet advertising in-between.
Journalism- Spotlight on Careers
Information on getting started, internships and general information about journalism. Produced by College of Wooster.
Publishing- Spotlight on Careers
A variety of links and resources regarding careers in publishing, produced by Clark University.Boston area publishing internships
Eric Breindel Collegiate Journalism Award
The winner will secure a cash prize of $10,000, as well as a paid internship of his or her choice at either Fox News Channel, The Wall Street Journal, or the New York Post. In addition, residential housing in New York City will be provided for the winner for the duration of the internship position, if necessary.JournalistExpress.com
Excellent articles on journalism job hunting, as well as links to lots of journalism job banks.NewsJobs Network
An extensive collection of job links for writers.The Riley Guide
Resources for writing, broadcasting, and journalism.Poynter.org
Recommended by a BC alumnus who writes for Newsweek as a way to keep up with trends in journalism and media.
Dow Jones News Fund
DJNF offers paid summer internships in business reporting, news, multimedia and sports copy editing for juniors, seniors, and graduate students.MPA Summer Seminar Series for Magazine Interns
Summer editorial internships for rising seniors with leading magazines including The New Yorker, National Geographic, US News.American Society of Newspaper Editors
American Society of Newspaper Editors offers listings of internships with US newspapers.Society of Professional Journalists
Senior journalism students can benefit from real-world experiences that an internship can provide.Bookbuilders of Boston
Nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing together people involved in book publishing and manufacturing; offers various internships.Book Jobs
Information and resources for the publishing industry.Newspaper Jobs Page
Links to newspaper careers, including intern resources.The Write Jobs
Provides job listings, career resources, and other information for journalism, media, publishing, technical and medical writing.National Writers Union
Career resources for various writing professions, includes internships and volunteer opportunities.
Sales and Marketing- Spotlight on Careers
Excellent source for information and links in this field; includes job hunting resources, links to job listings, and advice. Produced by Bates College.Public Relations- Spotlight on Careers
Resources to understand and links to get involved in public relations, produced by Colgate University.Top Massachusetts Public Relations Firms
Top Massachusetts Event Planning Companies
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Overview of careers in public relations. Also visit the PRSA Boston Chapter.American Marketing Association
Professional marketing site, contains job search links and advice on landing a career in marketing.BrandWeek.com
Current news in the marketing industry.Fuse Marketing
Youth culture marketing agency, interested in connecting brands with youth through sports, music, fashion, and other relevant cultural interests. Offers internship opportunities.KnowThis.com
Knowledge source for marketingO'Dwyer's Public Relations Daily
According to Google, the number one website for original reporting of public relations news.Council of Public Relation Firms
Listing of America's leading public relations firms with opportunities for internships.Public Agenda
A nonpartisan opinion research and civic engagement organization helping Americans explore and understand critical issues.Careers in Marketing
Industry links exploring various fields involving marketing.Northwestern Mutual Life
Named as one of America's top ten internships 1997-2005, develop networking and business relationship skills while learning sales.Novellus
Various internship opportunities in engineering and business.Prudential Internship Program
Interns explore ways their skills can come alive in a diversified, multinational financial services company. Program includes an executive speaker series, informal sessions with hiring managers, and social events to allow for networking.The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Boston
Links prospective interns with employers for internship positions in a variety of marketing applications.Walt Disney World College Program
Offers marketing internship programs in Walt Disney World Resorts.Marketing Research Association
Industry site for marketing and opinion research profession, includes current internship listings.
Film and Television- Spotlight on Careers
Industry overview, profiles, and resources for professional organizations and studios. Produced by Union College.Top Massachusetts Radio Stations
Boston Area Radio Stations
Extensive listing of radio station homepages throughout the Boston area.Boston Area TV Stations
Extensive listing of TV station homepages throughout the Boston area.Massachusetts Association of Broadcasters
Includes a job bank, as well as internship and scholarship opportunities, at Massachusetts radio and television stations.National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Career Center
Broadcasting resources, including career, scholarship, and internship opportunities.Offers internships for college students in news, sports, weather, public relations, graphic design, creative services (promotion/production), and administration (sales and finance) departments.
Channel 7 WHDH
Internship program includes opportunities in news, sales, public relations, and graphic design, among other fields.Kiss 108 Radio
Internships in various aspects of radio broadcasting.WZLX Classic Rock Radio
Opportunities in a variety of fields at WZLX, via the CBS Radio website.WCVB The Boston Channel
Station offers numerous local internship opportunities; links to internships are listed below by department.
IMPORTANT BOSTON COLLEGE SITES FOR INTERNSHIPS
EagleLink
The main database for BC students. This will cover most industry fields in many geographic areas around the country.Internship Review
Read about internships other BC students have done. Use the information to contact the same employer for your own opportunity.Internship Series Online
Listings from around the country in 12 specific industries.