Internships and Jobs
We at the Scripps College of Communication believe students should learn and grow both in and outside of the classroom. Find out more about some of the work being done by Scripps College of Communication students and alumni!
The success of our graduates starts with a strong internship program. Internships give students valuable real-world experiences that help in gaining the experience needed to secure full-time employment in the communication industry.
Spring 2024 Opportunities
(updated 4/16/24)
Additional opportunities may be found on Handshake, LinkedIn, etc.
- Valley News Staff Writer and Sports Writer six-month internships, Lebanon, N.H.
Valley News staff writer internship
The Valley News will have an opening for a full-time, six-month paid internship for a staff writing position beginning July 1.
No previous professional journalism experience is required, but you should be able to show a demonstrated interest in writing and provide samples of your work relevant to the position. If you’re interested but are concerned that you may not have relevant writing samples, reach out. We have freelance opportunities available this winter and spring.
The staff writer role is a general assignment reporting position that will cover the full breadth of the Upper Valley. You could find yourself in a courtroom, classroom, public meeting room, or at a fire scene. There will be opportunities to write feature articles and also to work on in-depth stories that require extensive reporting. You’ll be counted on to be an important contributor to our newsroom.
That being said, we can assure you that you’ll have the support and mentorship you need to be successful in the role. The Valley News is fortunate to have experienced editors who can provide guidance to new reporters as they develop their skills.
The staff writing role is currently held by Frances Mize, a 2022 Dartmouth College graduate who has worked in our newsroom since June 2022 through Report for America. While our relationship with RFA will end later this year, it will continue to be a philanthropically supported position made possible by the support and generosity of our Upper Valley readers. Frances has spoken highly of her experience to date and is available to speak to folks interested in applying if they have further questions.
If you would like to be considered for the Valley News internship, please send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Editor Matt Clary at mclary@vnews.com. Please include the word INTERNSHIP in the subject line. The deadline to apply is May 15. If you have any questions, please reach out to any one of us:
Matt Clary
Editor
603-727-3220 or mclary@vnews.com
Nora Doyle-Burr
News & Engagement Editor
603-727-3213 or ndoyleburr@vnews.com
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Valley News sports writer internship
The Valley News will have an opening for a full-time, six-month paid internship for a Sports writing position beginning July 1.
No previous professional journalism experience is required, but you should be able to show a demonstrated interest in writing and provide samples of your work relevant to the position. If you’re interested but are concerned that you may not have relevant writing samples, reach out.
The Sports writer role will cover the full breadth of athletics in the Upper Valley. You could find yourself in the gym, in the rink, out on the trail and more. We cover numerous high schools, Dartmouth College and a vibrant, four-season outdoor recreation culture. There will be opportunities to write feature articles and also to work on in-depth stories. You’ll be counted on to be an important contributor to our newsroom.
That being said, we can assure you that you’ll have the support and mentorship you need to be successful in the role. The Valley News is fortunate to have experienced editors who can provide guidance to new reporters as they develop their skills.
If you would like to be considered for the Valley News Sports writing internship, please send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to Editor Matt Clary at mclary@vnews.com. Please include the word INTERNSHIP in the subject line. The deadline to apply is May 15. If you have any questions, please reach out to any one of us:
Matt Clary
Editor
603-727-3220 or mclary@vnews.com
Nora Doyle-Burr
News & Engagement Editor
603-727-3213 or ndoyleburr@vnews.com
Geoff Hansen
Managing Editor
603-727-3247 or ghansen@vnews.com
- Mertz Design Studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks students skilled in the areas of video production, animation and graphic design for summer internships. The full-time, paid internship program follows a hybrid model of three days in the office and two remote.
Tentative dates for the internship are May 13 through August 9. Those interested should submit their resume and portfolio as soon as possible to the attention of Maddie Schneider, BSVC, BSC '14, at maddies@mertzdesignstudio.com. - Fahlgren Mortine Associate Media Connections Planner, hybrid, Columbus, Ohio.
- WSJ News Associates, New York, N.Y., two-year program, deadline to apply 4/19.
- Ohio University Division II Men's Ice Hockey Media Team positions, unpaid, Athens, Ohio.
- Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center ltd Communications/Marketing Intern, paid, part-time (up to 32 hours/week), Hocking Hills area. If interested, send resume and cover letter to Chris Kline at chris@butterfly-ridge.com.
- Baltimore Ravens Digital Media Intern, Owings Mills, Md.
- Northern Texas PGA summer Internships, various locations within Texas.
- WMT Partner Success Intern, remote.
- MADE Hoops MADE U spring and summer internships, unpaid, links to interest form only, various locations.
- Shift.ology Communication, Content Creator, Agriculture, Springfield, Ohio, hybrid.
- Legislative Service Commission Media Production Fellowship, full-time, full benefits, Columbus, Ohio, deadline 4/12.
- Studio Intensive at Warner Bros. Studio, Aug. 10-12, 2024, deadline to apply 4/15.
- Hall of Fame Village summer internships, Canton, Ohio.
- Arizona Golf Association 2024 Boatwright Internships, various locations.
- Superior Career Fairs Columbus All Professions Career Fair, in sponsorship with ABC 6/Fox 28 and Ohio Means Jobs, 5/8, Hollywood Casino Event Center, Columbus, Ohio.
- Cokie Roberts Research Fellowships for Women's History, deadline 5/15.
- Ohio University Student Engagement Ambassador, Athens, Ohio, deadline 5/15.
Find Other Opportunities
How to Find an Internship
- Where would like to intern? Think about the type of internship, possible company and geographic location (city or state).
- Think about the type of internship experience you want to have. What skills do you want to build during this experience? Think about your long-term career path.
- Network on LinkedIn and the Bobcat Network with professors, friends, family and other Bobcats.
- Ask questions about how they got to where they are now, ask for industry feedback, and ask for tips on how to break into the industry.
- Expand your network by asking if they know anyone else you need to meet and with whom to speak.
- Always follow up with people you meet.
- Social Media:
- LinkedIn – Get established since this is a professional networking site. Update your profile with your career accomplishments, company information and education.
- Twitter – Allows you to tap into community sharing similar interest. Look for opportunities to share your ideas, opinions and interests with people you respect professionally.
- Facebook – Great place to promote your professional brand. Post informational articles, follow trends, connect with your friends. Clean-up Facebook (remove any suspect photos) or make them private. Do not post anything you would not place on the front of the local newspaper.
- Prepare a Résumé – Assistance is through the Career Network (5th Floor Baker Center).
- Where to look for an internship?
- Handshake - As an Ohio University student, you already have an account! Log in, fill out your profile and use the search tools to find opportunities from throughout the country and the world.
- Student Development Newsletter from the dean’s office - This is sent each week directly to your OHIO email in-box. If you aren't seeing it, search your Spam, Clutter or Junk folders for emails from "Scripps College of Communication via Handshake."
- Specific company websites – If you’re interested in a particular geographic area, you may need to look at the possibilities and then make inquiries. For example, if you want to intern at a newspaper, first make a list of the newspapers in the area and then do some research on their websites to see if they list internships. If not, you might contact them and let them know you are interested.
- Investigate – Not everyone lets us know about their internships so you might need to scout some out on your own through the following websites:
- Ohio internships
- National internships
- International internships
Scripps Howard Company and Scripps Howard Foundation
In 2006, the Scripps Howard Foundation announced a $15 million gift to the Scripps College of Communication to support a wide variety of programs and initiatives involving scholarships and internships, among other things. Because of this unique partnership, Scripps College of Communication students are encouraged to explore careers at the Scripps companies. Openings can be found at scripps.com/careers.
Reporting Internships & Experiential Learning for Students
Are you an Ohio University Scripps College of Communication student headed into an internship experience or completing an experiential learning experience? We'd love to know about it!
The Scripps College of Communication has instituted new reporting forms for these types of experiences for ALL students across the college! Please help us to track the amazing internships and experiences you're completing by filling out the appropriate form at the conclusion of your experience.
If you are completing an internship whether required for graduation (e.g. the School of Journalism or the School of Visual Communication) or not, complete the form at this link:
You MUST complete the form in its entirety, complete with your supervisor name and email.
JOURNALISM students: After you have completed the Internship Report Form, your internship supervisor will receive an email from Ohio University Scripps College of Communication with an internship evaluation link and password that allows them to complete and return your internship evaluation. Your internship evaluation form is used to verify that you have completed your internships. After your internship supervisor completes your evaluation form, it will be sent to you academic advisor for approval. After your academic advisor approves your internship evaluation form, your DARS will be updated to reflect you have completed your internship requirement for your degree.
IF you are reporting any other type of experience, such as a class community involvement project, a study away program or volunteer work that involved the application of your communication skills, please fill out the Experiential Learning Report Form at the following link:
You DO NOT need to fill out both forms. If you are unsure of which form to complete or have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to Director of Student Development Erin Roberts.