My internship
with WHSV has given me insight into whether or not I really want
to be in the news business. From the internship I have learned that
I can do without being on camera. I think it has shown me
that I don't need to be in the spotlight. I'd much rather work
behind the scenes and let a story tell itself. Without this
internship I would have never gotten to experience ALL of the positions
that interest me in television news." ~Terri Baker, Class of '07
Internships are a valuable way to
gain experience in an area of work you may want to pursue. Communication Studies encompasses a wide variety of fields, so a better
way to know what you want to do with your degree is to find an internship
and get hands-on experience. By having a firsthand knowledge of
your field of interest, you may be able to better decide what sort of job
you will want to look for once you graduate from Bridgewater
College. Internships are also a good way to enhance your
resume. Both the general
internship searches and the specific
internship websites are provided below to help you find an internship.
Before you begin your
internship, you need to know all of the internship
requirements so you can receive full credit for your
internship.
Questions? Contact Dr. Pierson, Communication
Studies Internship Coordinator.
Media Internships
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens offer a
fall television production internship as well as a radio production
internship to help students better understand the day-to-day operations of
the broadcast department for the Ravens.
Clear Channel Radio
If you are interested in working in
broadcasting, an internship with one of Clear Channel Radio's six local
radio stations may be right for you. Students can work with a
variety of different music stations including country, rock, and top 40.
Daily News Record
The Daily News Record is Harrisonburg
and Rockingham county's local newspaper. The Daily News Record
provides internships where students can get firsthand news writing
experience.
Media Link
Communications
Media Link Communications provides
students with internships in film and video production, multimedia and web
design, as well as print and graphic design.
Valley Radio
Valley Radio is home to four FM radio
stations and two AM stations, including a news and sports station.
Interns work in a local broadcast radio setting.
WHSV Channel 3
WHSV is Harrisonburg's local television
station. Students interested in broadcast journalism work are
provided with the opportunity to shadow reporters, the producer, the
photographer and other positions at the station.
Public Relations
Internships
Harrisonburg Chamber of Commerce
The Harrisonburg Chamber of
Commerce has internships in public relations and events
planning. In the past, Students have worked with the Beer and Wine
Festival and in the Chamber of Commerce public relations office.
Harrisonburg Turks
The Harrisonburg Turks are one of ten
Valley League baseball teams. Summer internships are offered in
areas of sports management, communication and radio
broadcasting.
Luray Wranglers
The Wranglers are another Valley
League team located approximately twenty-five minutes from
Harrisonburg. Students interested in sports communication and
broadcasting can find an internship with the Wranglers.
Waynesboro Generals
Another member of the Valley League,
the Generals not only provide summer internships in the areas of web radio
broadcasting, public relations and promotions but also offer advertising
internships during the spring semester.
Summer Internships
Free Lance-Star
The Free Lance-Star is
located in Fredricksburg, Virginia. It is a paid, 10-week internship
where students work along side an editor completing various news-writing
assignments.
Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo is located
in Baltimore and summer internships include working with some of the daily operations
of the park including ride attendants, cashiers and rental
stuff.
Philadelphia
Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles
provide a seasonal merchandise internship that begins in late May and goes
through the end of January. The intern will assist the Direct Stores
Managers.
National Cable and Telecommunications
Association
Located in Washington, DC,
the National Cable and Telecommunications Association offers internships
each semester, including the summer. Interns will gain experience in
writing, research, special event assistance, general office duties and
some database entry.
National
Organization for Women
The National Organization for
Women (NOW) offers summer internships in Washington, DC. Interns may
assist with researching and writing articles for the National Now Times
through a communications internship; work on pickets, campaigns,
conferences, and speaking tours through the field organizing team
internship; lobby and assist with legislative research and writing through
the government policy internship or choose from one of four other
areas.
OneWorld
OneWorld is an online news
organization located in Washington, DC. Interns will work closely
with the OneWorld U.S. editorial team on producing the Global Daily
Headlines section of the website and email newsletter and the daily
OneWorld on Yahoo! world news service.
Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institute
provides a variety of internships in many different areas of
interest. Students interested in American studies, art history,
journalism, photography, history and culture should take time to navigate
through the Smithsonian's many internship opportunities.
Theatre Internships
There are a variety of theater
internships offered. The list is located on the Theatre
Internship Page and includes theatre centered placement and service
organizations, newspaper and periodicals, and bookstores.
General Internship Searches
The websites below will provide you
with internship search engines that can help you find internships all over
the country.
Journalism Jobs
National Internships Online
Public Relations Internships
Rising Star
Internships
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