How to Get a Journalism Internship
The best way to get a leg up on the competition is to have prior experience. When applying for a job, it is important for an employer to see that you have put forth the effort to learn more about the career field by working at an internship - especially in the journalism world. So if you are still in school, these are some things to be doing in order to land that dream internship.
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Things You'll Need
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Journalism classes
- Any type of journalism experience (preferred)
Instructions
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Making it Happen
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Take the necessary courses. Whether or not you are a declared journalism major, if applying for a journalism internship, it is helpful to take classes in this field. This will alert employers that you have studied and been taught the rules of the job at hand.
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Get involved. Whether writing for the school newspaper or an environmental blogging website, make sure that you are getting your work out there. Not only does this help keep your writing skills sharp, but it is also a great way to obtain clips to send along with your resume.
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Keep tabs on your writing. If you have an article published in a magazine, cut it out and save it. If you write a company newsletter every month, save it. These samples are the only way your potential employer will be able to judge the level of your work.
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Do not get discouraged. If you do not have any kind of previous journalism experience, still feel confident in applying for an internship. Writing samples from class assignments or projects can also be used to show your journalistic abilities.
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Jazz up your resume. Make sure it is complete and concise. Use advanced vocabulary and action words to grab the attention of whoever sets eyes on your resume. Make an appointment with your school advisor or career services leader to have them proofread and make suggestions to this important document before sending it out.
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Tips & Warnings
Do the necessary research on the internships available and make sure you are applying for the ones that are most appropriate to what you would like to do.
Keep your options open. Apply for several different internships so if you get turned down, there are backups available to you.
