Internship Opportunities
The Media and Communication Department is dedicated to providing our students with
not just the knowledge they need to succeed but also the practical skills that only
hands-on experience can provide. Our students don't just learn by observing; they
strengthen thier skills through action.
A 3-credit internship is strongly recommneded for students atriculating through out program. All our internships are supervised, structured learning experiences in professional settings that allow students to gain valuable work experience while also building their resumes and growing their professional network.
Our internship mentor will encourage students to seek opportunities that speak to their strenghts, and fits thier schedule, their abilities, and their future goals.
Internships require a minimum of 125 hours (typically, at least 10 hours per week during the fall and spring and either part-time or full-time during the summer).
A Quality Internship
- Consists of a part-time or full-time work schedule that includes no more than 25% clerical or administrative duties.
- Provides a clear job/project description for the work experience.
- Orients the student to the organization, its culture and proposed work assignment(s).
- Helps the student develop and achieve learning goals.
- Offers regular feedback to the student intern.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP
Look for Opportunities
The Media and Communication cannot assign students internships. They must seek out the opportunities themselves. Students are encouraged to browse local job boards, network with alumni via LinkedIn, and consult with Liz Haselsteiner in University Career Services to discuss potential internship opportunities there.
Liz Haselsteiner
Associate Director of Experiential Learning
Career Coach for Internships and Experiential Learning Opportunities.
haselsteiner@etsu.edu
Register on Handshake
Both the University, and the College of Business and Technology, utilize Handshake to advertize internship opportunities. Students should register using their ETSU credentials to search avialable opportunites.
Meet with Advisor
Make an appointment with your academic advisor to ensure the internship credits align with the your graduation plan.
Submit your Experience for Approval
Once you haver identified an internship that interests you, log into Handshake and submit your "learning experinece" for approval by submitting it here: Handshake
To get to the Experiences, click on Career Center → Experiences → Submit an Experience
- Select “2026 CBAT Internship/Co-op Learning Experience Application”
- Complete learning objectives (include what you will do and what you will learn) in consultation with your work site supervisor (person who will be overseeing your internship hours)
- List Dr. Andrew Dunn, MCOM department chair, as the initial faculty supervisor
Get Approvals
Once your learning expereince is submitted, both your employer and the depratment chair must approve the experience within 5 days. If you do not receive confirmation of the approval after two weeks, follow up with your employer to ensure they signed the approval form.
Register on GoldLink
Registration
Career Services will request your advisor to issue a permit.
Student may then add the CRN in Goldlink to register for the course.
Join D2L Course
Course Management
Deliverables and grading are managed in D2L by the instructor of record.
Not only do I get to apply the things I learn in class, but I get the chance to gain experience in my field.
For more information about our internship program, please contact Media and Communication Department Chair, Dr. Andrew Dunn:
Dr. Andrew Dunn
dunnr@etsu.edu 423-439-4170