Virtual Internship: Communications Students
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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October 2, 2020Paperwork
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October 31, 2020Mid-Point Status Check
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December 12, 2020Experience end
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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October 2, 2020Paperwork
Students and employers will fill out the COMM 495 commitment package when they start the projects, which could start as early as September 1. Placements can still be confirmed up until October 1.
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October 31, 2020Mid-Point Status Check
Confirm the number of hours completed to date. The student should provide a comment describing (at a high level) what they've worked on to date. Employers can complete an optional student review.
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Communications Market research Marketing strategy MediaSkills
digital marketing branding video social media writing & editingVirtual Internship Opportunity
Bring on one or more students from the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University to be your virtual interns! Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students are available for a minimum of 67 hours of placement that can take place anytime between August 24 to December 11. Weekly hours can be set up individually with each company. Students can start working on the projects as soon as an agreement has been reached between the school and company.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.
Engagement between students and sponsors is customizable, with a one-hour per week recommendation to ensure project progress. All students work virtually so sponsor/company locations are flexible!
Learners
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project.
Benefits to the employer
- Employers help the university produce highly productive and potential future leaders by complementing and enhancing a student’s academic study through meaningful work experience.
- Students are available for specific long-term projects or for a series of short-term tasks, depending on employer needs.
- Students could be assessed by employers for their ability, professionalism, and aptitude to become a potential career employee.
Project timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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October 2, 2020Paperwork
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October 31, 2020Mid-Point Status Check
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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October 2, 2020Paperwork
Students and employers will fill out the COMM 495 commitment package when they start the projects, which could start as early as September 1. Placements can still be confirmed up until October 1.
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October 31, 2020Mid-Point Status Check
Confirm the number of hours completed to date. The student should provide a comment describing (at a high level) what they've worked on to date. Employers can complete an optional student review.
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.
Students have the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to the challenges of business life as they gain valuable, relevant work experience as an intern student within your organization. Students are available from the following degree programs and majors:
Public Relations & Advertising:
- Current/updated media lists for company coverage and proactive outreach
- Complete press/media clippings file
- Current internal/external contact information
- Competitor research and media trends
- Any other project as assigned based on current company needs
Digital/Social Media:
- Updated social media platforms
- Increased engagement/followers for appropriate platforms
- Data Analytics
- Current competitor analysis re: social/digital presence
- Social media campaign for implementation (continued implementation)
- Increased website usage/positive user experience ratings
Telecommunications:
- Product feedback from college-aged demographic
- Suggestions for appropriate social/digital content marketing
- Updated competitor research
Film/Video:
- Designing a production plan
- Working with the team to create a timeline
- Feedback on recordings
- Editing the videos to create a final project
Journalism:
Students can complete a variety of projects within these fields:
- Print/Digital
- Broadcast
- Photojournalism
Recruitment process
- Please submit a project to this page describing your Virtual Internship opportunity, if you are able to provide a position.
- Expand the header of this page to view the message options.
- Students will apply for Internship positions with employers whose projects are approved.
- Virtual Internship positions must be a minimum of 67 hours, completed either full time or part time, in order for students to receive credit.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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October 2, 2020Paperwork
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October 31, 2020Mid-Point Status Check
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December 12, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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October 2, 2020Paperwork
Students and employers will fill out the COMM 495 commitment package when they start the projects, which could start as early as September 1. Placements can still be confirmed up until October 1.
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October 31, 2020Mid-Point Status Check
Confirm the number of hours completed to date. The student should provide a comment describing (at a high level) what they've worked on to date. Employers can complete an optional student review.
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December 12, 2020Experience end