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Internships

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An internship is an opportunity for you to gain real-world experience. You will obtain practical knowledge and build your network of professional contacts. 

Internships are available in a variety of industries, settings, and geographic locations. You can complete internships during the academic year, as well as during the summer. 

Who is eligible to become an intern? 

Any student majoring in communication science and social inquiry, multimedia journalism, public relations, or sports media and analytics who meets the following requirements may participate in an internship for credit: 

1. Junior or senior status; at least 60 semester hours completed. 

2. Completion of 15 semester hours of communication courses.

3. A GPA of 2.5 in communication coursework. 

4. 6 credit hours specifically related to the internship, as determined by the Director of Internships.

Additional Questions? 

The School of Communication Internship Handbook provides commonly asked questions and answers, required forms, and other information on internships. 

 

Internship Listings, Forms, and Deadlines

Please send a PDF version of all internships and job postings to comm@vt.edu for distribution to our students. 

Student-Employer Agreement Form - due by 5 PM on the last day to add classes for the term

Employer Progress Report

  • Spring/Fall Deadline: Due by 5 PM on the last day to drop classes for the term
  • Summer I Term Deadline: Due at the midpoint of your individual internship

Employer Final Report/Evaluation

  • Spring/Fall Deadline: Due by 5 PM on the last day of classes for the term
  • Summer I Term Deadline: Due at the end of your individual internship

Internship Approval Form - Due by 5 PM on the last day to add classes for the term

Student-Employer Agreement Form - Due by 5 PM on the last day to add classes for the term

Student Progress Report

  • Spring/Fall Deadline: Due by 5 PM on the last day to drop classes for the term
  • Summer I Term Deadline: Due at the mid-point of your individual internship

Student Final Report/Evaluation

  • Spring/Fall Deadline: Due by 5 PM on the last day of classes for the term
  • Summer I Term Deadline: Due at the end of your individual internship
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Careers

We focus on undergraduate education that teaches you how to engage, present, and persuade. Graduates of our programs are employed in marketing, journalism, advertising, and education. 

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Communication graduates have proven that they are well-trained to be successful in a wide variety of careers. You can do almost anything with a communication major.

Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech offers a variety of services including career exploration, job searching, resume analysis, and interview training.

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Announcement 

Internship and career postings can be viewed on the Communication Majors Canvas site. Please view the Resources folder.

Career Advisors

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