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In the past, many companies have offered internship opportunities to students of the School of Communication, Information and Library Studies here at Rutgers University. As much value as internships present to students, in our experience, organizations also reap benefits from having internship programs. It is an opportunity to find and develop young talent and be a part of forming someone’s aspirations and beliefs about professional life. Moreover, it is an opportunity for you to have eligible individuals helping with your new or ongoing projects. Here are some examples of locations where our interns have worked: | Marketing | Public Relations | Health | Non Profit | Radio | Television | | Siemen's Corporate Research | Cashman & Associates | Cancer Institute of New Jersey | Friends' Health Connection | New Jersey 101.5 FM | MTV Networks | | Global Sports, Inc. | Hearst Magazines | Foundation for Biomedical Research | Habitat for Humanity | Clear Channel | Dr. Oz Show | | PFS Marketing | Sarah Hall Productions, Inc. | American College of Emergency Physicians | | 95.5 WPLJ, ABC Radio station | NBC Universal | | RPM Marketing and Promotions | The Marcus Group, Inc. | Rutgers, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research | | WKTU 103.5 FM | Best TV |
Among many others...
Student selection before intern opportunity The students arrange their own internship with the organization of their choice.
Students eligible for internships will have some /all of the following courses:
Introduction to Communication & Information (101)
Introduction to Media Systems & Processes (102)
Communication Theory (200)
Interpersonal Communication (201)
Communication Research (300)
Many students have already completed a previous internship and are taking advanced courses in:
Organizational Communication
Health Communication
Public Relations
Media Systems and Telecommunication To offer internship opportunities Please provide us with a brief description of your internship opportunity. Include the following:
1. The general professional area in which the internship takes place – the job category. For example: Advertising and marketing, Communications management, Mass Media and Journalism, etc.
2. The geographic location of the internship
3. Organization name / address / website
5. Title of the position being offered
6. Description of the position – What kind of work will the intern be involved in? What will the intern learn and gain from interning at your organization?
7. Requirements – Clarify expectations, required experience (if any), special skills required, preferred skills, and so on.
8. Compensation – Indicate whether the internship offers pay or a stipend for travel or meals.
9. Employer information – Please provide contact information including the name and email address of the intern's supervisor.
Email this information to the Course Instructor (
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) OR fax your company information to (732) 932-3756 to the attention of 'Communication Department Internship Coordinator.
We usually have more internships than internship students so make the best offer possible. We cannot guarantee that your internship offer will be filled. The students are most concerned with the quality of the experience offered by the internship site and how that experience may lead to future opportunities. Evaluating interns The students enrolled in the internship program are evaluated and graded on the successful completion of the course requirements and receive credit for the course only when the instructor has been notified that the interns have worked their minimum number of hours at their internship sites. This is done through a letter of evaluation written by the interns’ supervisors at the end of the semester.
The internship supervisor writes a letter of evaluation that helps the student understand their performance during the internship. The supervisor does not assign the course grade but plays an important role in helping the student understand their strengths and areas for improvement. The intern appreciates (and needs) detailed feedback about their performance from their internship site. Should the situation warrant, the internship supervisor should make clear to the Dept. of Communication Internship Coordinator what aspects of their comments can and cannot be shared with the intern. We would also like comments on what to continue and what to improve about the internship program.
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Prospective Employers