Internships

The School of Communication at The Ohio State University actively encourages students to explore internship opportunities as a critical component to a well-rounded study of communication and journalism. Internships allow students to gain valuable skills and experiences in the professional world and encourage students to apply in-classroom experiences to real-world settings. Completion of at least one or two internship experiences can increase students' marketability when searching for a full-time position after graduation.

 

Maxwell Miller, Strategic Communication major, shares why he valued his internship experiences

More than 50% of our students participate in an internship for academic credit prior to graduation. Internship credit is required on the Journalism major curriculum and is an elective on the Communication major curriculum. Learn more.

 

Where have our students interned?
 

MEDIA OUTLETS: Columbus Dispatch, Big Ten Network, TODAY Show, NBC4, Sinclair Broadcast Group, WBNS 10TV, local radio stations 

CORPORATIONS: Nationwide Insurance, L Brands, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Disney, Coca-Cola, Kate Spade, Southwest, Unilever, Ernst & Young

GOVERNMENT: Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio Senate, Canadian Parliament

NON-PROFIT: American Red Cross, COSI, Make-A-Wish, Ronald McDonald House, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

HEALTHCARE: The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cardinal Health

MARKETING/PR: Fahlgren Mortine, Geben Communication, Edelman, Inspire PR, Lippe Taylor, Belle Communication

SPORTS: Cleveland Browns, ESPN, Columbus Crew, NFL, Columbus Blue Jackets

EVENT PLANNING AND HOSPITALITY: Embassy Suites, PromoWest Productions, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants