{"id":522,"date":"2017-08-31T12:31:52","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T02:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=522"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:11:41","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:11:41","slug":"types-internships-journalism-majors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/types-internships-journalism-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Internships for Journalism Majors"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those majoring in journalism<\/a>, there is no better way to explore potential career options than by taking on an internship. Internships for journalism majors are wide-ranging, giving you the hands-on experience you need and an in-depth look at the industry of your choice. Best of all, internships are a great way of getting one step closer to your dream job.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most common internships for journalism majors:<\/p>\n

Journalism intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a journalism intern for a newspaper, magazine or a digital media property, you\u2019ll learn how to produce engaging content that fits the style and tone of your publication. During your internship, you\u2019ll take on projects such as conducting interviews, uploading website content and managing the company\u2019s social media accounts. You may also be offered the opportunity to write articles which you can add to your portfolio. If you’re considering a career in journalism, this is the internship for you.<\/p>\n

Editorial intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An editorial internship is similar to a journalistic one except that it\u2019s not always affiliated with a traditional publication. As an editorial intern, you might be hired by a PR company, a startup or a nonprofit to develop content for their website. During your internship, you\u2019ll be responsible for writing content, sourcing photos and crafting posts that can be used across the company\u2019s social channels. You\u2019ll contribute to strategy designed to increase the organization\u2019s internet presence. In addition to researching, writing, editing and creating outlines for new articles, you\u2019ll also monitor feedback and statistics for blog posts and assist with SEO strategy. This is a great internship for anyone who wants to learn as much as possible about digital media and to develop solid editorial skills along the way.<\/p>\n

Content marketing intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A content marketing internship is perfect for journalism majors who are looking to work closely with marketing, advertising and PR teams. From writing content for the company\u2019s website to organizing and researching information for the organization\u2019s newsletter, you\u2019ll be participating in most aspects of content marketing and sharpening your copywriting skills along the way. During your internship, you\u2019ll also get a chance to research, outline and write blog posts relevant to your company\u2019s target audience as well as writing press releases for new campaigns. This is a wonderful internship for anyone interesting in going into marketing after graduation.<\/p>\n

Social media intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a social media intern, you\u2019ll assist in crafting social media posts and monitor the impact of those posts across different social channels. You\u2019ll also get hands-on experience with social media tools<\/a> like Google Analytics and HootSuite, as well as learning how to use metrics to optimize campaigns. This is a great internship for journalism majors interested in developing creative social campaigns and engaging users in the process.<\/p>\n

Copywriting intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A copywriting internship is all about writing engaging material and maintaining good communication with your team. As a copywriting intern, you\u2019ll gain hands-on experience writing brochures, reports and marketing materials. You\u2019ll also assist with drafting and editing blog posts, news articles and website content. Last but not least, you\u2019ll learn how to monitor marketing and media trends and modify your writing style to suit your audience. This a wonderful internship for anyone interested in advertising or marketing.<\/p>\n

Broadcast intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a broadcast intern for a TV or radio station, you\u2019ll get to observe the planning, operation and execution of a TV show, radio program or podcast. Your responsibilities could range from administrative duties like researching and fact-checking news stories to more advanced tasks like booking guests, developing scripts and putting together press releases. If you’re interested in learning about broadcasting, this could be the right internship for you.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re interning at a famous digital media company or writing copy for a small tech startup, a journalism internship<\/a> will give you the skills you need to succeed in your first job after graduation.<\/p>\n

Next, learn more about this college major such as What is a Journalism Major and is it Right for Me?<\/a>\u00a0and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as What is an Entry-Level Job?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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