Internships and Jobs
We 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.
Internship Report Form
Are you an Ohio University Scripps College of Communication student headed into an internship experience? We'd love to know about it!
The Scripps College of Communication encourages ALL students in the college to complete and report internships. Completing internships and reporting them on the Internship Report Form is REQUIRED for students in the E.W. School of Journalism and the School of Visual Communication.
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 have questions or concerns, please reach out to Director of Student Development Erin Roberts.
Spring 2026 Opportunities
(updated 3/31/2026)
Additional opportunities may be found on Handshake, LinkedIn, etc.
- Dr. Amy Acton campaign for Governor of Ohio is seeking a dedicated and hard working press assistant for the 2026 cycle.
The Press Assistant will assist the Communications Director with the department’s internal operations, including tracking press requests, monitoring news coverage, and keeping press lists up to date. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, high levels of organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ohio ties are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Communications Director with internal communications operations, including tracking press requests and monitoring news coverage- Build and maintain local, national, and constituency press lists
- Help draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and other external communications
- Assist with other communications duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline
- Desire and ability to work long campaign hours, including evenings, weekends, and irregular hours
- Campaign or political experience is preferred
Salary: $4,000/month, commensurate with experience
To apply: Please submit a resume to amyactonjobs@gmail.com with the subject line “[FULL NAME]: Press Assistant”
- Ohio University Pre-Press Coordinator, Athens, Ohio, deadline to apply 4/13
- NBCU Academic Year Internships Virtual Infosession, register by 4/15
- WTAE news interns for summer 2026, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- KOLN News/Sports Multimedia Journalist, Lincoln, Neb., deadline to apply 5/14
- The Rolling Stone College Journalism Awards, deadline to apply 5/15
- HireOhio Multi-University Alumni Career Fair, Columbus, Ohio, takes place 6/4
- KOLN Creative Services Multimedia Producer, Lincoln, Neb., deadline to apply 6/23
- Warner Music Group Coordinator, Clearance, Los Angeles, Calif.
- University of Michigan Events and Communications Coordinator, Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Source Media Group Entry-level Reporter, Richland, Ashland or Knox, Ohio
- Florida Golf Coast Marketing & Events Coordinator, Fort Meyers, Fla.
- Sandman Sports Summer Sports Writing Opportunities
- NHL Summer Internship Program, New York, N.Y.
- City of Delaware Communications Specialist, Delaware, Ohio
- Big 12 Conference Associate Director of Social Media, Irving, Texas
- Shift•ology Communication Account Manager, Agriculture, hybrid based in Springfield, Ohio
- Columbus Fashion Alliance Internship, Columbus, Ohio
- Post-grad role for the Executive Concierge Team at McHenry Advisers, Albany, Ohio, email resume to info@mchenry-advisers.com
- Cincinnati Bengals Corporate Partnership Team Internship, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Her Campus Media Community Content Creation Intern, remote
- Tenderfoot Learning Lab Residential Internships, Athens, Ohio
- NASCAR Coordinator, Integrated Marketing, Charlotte, N.C.
- ESPN Marketing Intern, Charlotte, N.C.
- Ideastream Public Media Summer Internships, Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio
- CrossFit Integrated Marketing Manager, remote
- Chicago Fire Account Manager, Partnership Marketing, Chicago, Ill.
- Camp Androscoggin Media Center Counselors, Wayne, Maine
- WPSD Local6, multiple opportunities, Paducah, Ky.
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 Services (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