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Careers & Internships
Careers & Internships for Undergraduate Students
Students in the Scripps College of Communication get hands-on experience through student organizations and publications, on-campus jobs and internships. Through these experiences students not only improve their communication skills, but they also gain other skills that are helpful in securing full-time employment, such as problem solving, teamwork and leadership.
Be sure to take advantage of the many career and internship resources and opportunities available to you as a Scripps College student!
Internship Report Form
The Scripps College of Communication encourages all students in the college to complete and report internships.
Students in the E.W. School of Journalism and the School of Visual Communication are required to complete an internship and report them through the internship report form.
You must complete the form in its entirety, complete with your supervisor's name and email. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Director of Student Development Erin Roberts.
Important Note for Journalism & Visual Communication Students
Your internship evaluation form is used to verify that you have completed your internships. After you have completed the internship report form, here's what you can expect:
- 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.
- 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.
Spring 2026 Opportunities
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Additional Information for Job/Internship Postings
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Press Assistant, Dr. Amy Acton campaign for Governor of Ohio
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”
To apply: Please submit a resume to amyactonjobs@gmail.com with the subject line “[FULL NAME]: Press Assistant”
Student Newsletter
The Scripps College of Communication Student Newsletter provides information about internships, scholarships and jobs, along with other career and personal development opportunities. The newsletter is published weekly during the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
If you are a current undergraduate student and have not been seeing the Student Newsletter in your inbox, please search your spam, junk and clutter folders for messages from "Scripps College of Communication," with an emoji in the beginning of the subject line. If you do not believe you are receiving the newsletter, please contact Erin Roberts.
University Career & Internship Resources
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Career Services
Career Services, located on the 5th Floor of Baker University Center, offers many in-person and online resources for students such as:
- career coaching
- career fairs and events
- career closet
- and many more resources
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The Bobcat Network
The Bobcat Network is an online community where alumni, students, faculty, and staff can seek and provide career guidance, connect via events, and learn through an abundance of educational opportunities and resources.