{"id":489,"date":"2017-08-24T11:38:03","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T18:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=489"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:11:28","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:11:28","slug":"types-internships-communications-majors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/types-internships-communications-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Internships for Communications Majors"},"content":{"rendered":"

With their ability to communicate effectively in almost any situation, communications majors<\/a> are some of the most sought after candidates in all sorts of professional fields. With so many opportunities available, you might be wondering how to find a job that\u2019s a good fit for you. The best way to do that is through an internship where you can get exposure to a specific field or position.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best internships for communications majors:<\/p>\n

Marketing intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a marketing intern, you\u2019ll assist the marketing team with projects and find out how marketers help brands connect with their audience. During your internship, you\u2019ll be taking on a number of tasks such as collaborating on blog post ideas, developing social media strategy <\/a>and writing email copy. As a result, you\u2019ll be gaining lots of hands-on experience and also getting exposed to all of the different elements involved in crafting a successful marketing campaign.<\/p>\n

Editorial intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

From sharpening your SEO skills to shadowing an editorial meeting, an editorial internship can be a great and enriching experience. Depending on the type of company you intern with, you could be writing blog or news articles, learning how to research and fact-check news stories, or learning the ins and outs of copy editing and AP style.<\/p>\n

Public relations intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a public relations<\/a> intern, you\u2019ll assist the PR team with campaign strategy, pitches and handling client relationships. You\u2019ll also likely get to attend publicity events including sporting events and product launches. Best of all, you\u2019ll learn the basics of writing a press release and assisting in the development of a full-scale PR campaign.<\/p>\n

Content marketing intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Content marketing internships give you direct exposure to drafting content for the company website, as well as copy for ads and blog posts. In addition, you\u2019re likely to also get hands-on experience with other things such as managing social media accounts. Best of all, you\u2019ll get to sit in meetings where ideas for new content are developed.<\/p>\n

Social media intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a social media intern, you\u2019ll engage your company\u2019s followers, commenters and readers, while also attempting to grow the community. From coming up with funny memes to post on Instagram to crafting a great Snapchat story, a social media internship is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about engagement and about how to use social media as a powerful tool for business.<\/p>\n

Copywriting Intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a copywriting intern, you\u2019ll be trained in researching, drafting and editing copy for all types of content including blog posts, news articles and email campaigns. You\u2019ll also learn how to match your writing style to a specific brand and fine-tune your copywriting skills. This internship is a great opportunity to get a feel for what\u2019s required to thrive as a full-time copywriter.<\/p>\n

Broadcast intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A broadcast internship is a wonderful opportunity to learn the ins and out of working for a TV or radio station<\/a>. From shadowing staff to fact-checking, researching and assisting with different aspects of production, you\u2019ll be getting exposure to the whole world of broadcasting. Best of all, internship experience in broadcasting is essential and valued when it comes to applying for full-time jobs in the field after graduation.<\/p>\n

In addition to the critical skills communications majors develop during college, they also benefit from the more specialized hands-on experience that can only result from an internship. By taking on one or more internships during your time in college, you\u2019ll be able to learn more about your options and find a career path that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

Next, learn more about this college major such as What is a Communications Major and is it Right for Me?<\/a>\u00a0and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as Top 10 Things You Should Look for In an Internship<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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