Internships
Internship Process
Finding and securing internships places the onus on students, the Communication Studies faculty works to create connection in the community and share those with students. But student’s must actively seek out and apply for internships, students will not be placed in a role.
The Communication Studies Coordinator is always happy to meet to discuss various internship sites, review resumes, or offer advice on networking. Reach out to schedule a meeting with the Communications Studies Internship Coordinator.
Finding and Securing Internship Site
It is never too early to start looking for the next semester. In fact, you should start looking now! You may use the Internship Marketplace as a resource found on this webpage.
We also suggest that students begin looking on their own at organizations they are interested in working within or using sites such as Indeed or LinkedIn.
You may also seek internships through the National Communication Association (NCA).
And make sure to check your email regularly for opportunities faculty may share via email.
Enrolling in COMM 4380
Once you have secured an internship site:
Complete and submit the following paperwork to the Communication Studies Internship Coordinator:
- UHD Field Experience Application Form (pdf)
- One copy of your printed grade report
- One copy of the official degree plan
Resume
When you have completed all of your paperwork and are ready to submit, scan and send to the Communication Studies Coordinator via email. The current Communication Studies Coordinator is Dr. Ashley Archiopoli (archiopolia@uhd.edu)
IMPORTANT:
Please compose a new email to the Communication Studies Coordinator with your documents that include the subject line: COMM 4380 Application.
Internship Opportunities
You may use the Internship Marketplace as a resource to find internship opportunities.
- American Red Cross – Outreach
- American Red Cross – Academic Service Learner
- American Red Cross – Corporate Programs - Fundraising Programs and Segment Strategy Intern (Summer 2024)
- City of Houston – Police Department
- City of Houston – Summer Jobs Program
- City of Houston – Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs
- City of Houston - Internship Program
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office - Long-Term Paid Intern-Various HCDAO Divisions-LOCAL STUDENTS
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office - Summer 2024 Undergrad Academic Internship
- Harris County District Attorney’s Office – Fall 2024 Academic Internship
- Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) - Internship Program (Public Affairs and Communications Planning)
- Harris County Juvenile Probation Department - Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program
- Harris County Precinct One – Texas Legislative Internship Program
- Harris County Sherriff's Office - HCSO Internship
- Harris County Sherriff’s Office - HCSO CAID Internship
- Hire Houston Youth
- Houston Health Department – Internship Program
- Houston Parks and Recreation – Communications Office
- KPRC TV2 Internship Program
- Office of the Harris County Attorney - Communications & Public Affairs Internship
- Public Works: The Dēmos Center for the Public Sector
- Ronald McDonald House - Houston
- Southern Texas PGA - Fall Digital Media Internship
- Spacetaker
- The Point Group – Intern – Associate Account Executive
- UHD iRadio
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