Internship Week 2024
Internships are often the gateway to successful careers in journalism and public relations because students can gain experience, sharpen skills and build professional networks. Yet many students don’t know where to start when it comes to internships or they find it difficult to make the time for these career enhancing and potentially life changing opportunities. JPR Internship Week is designed to get students ready for JOUR 498: Internship, a requirement for all majors, as well as offer inspiration, ideas and career success tips from JPR alumni.
Tuesday, December 3, 9:30am-10:30am by Zoom
Inside Scoop: How to succeed in Journalism 498
Professor Todd Henneman
Get an orientation of what to expect from Professor Henneman and advice from students interning in Southern California newsrooms and public relations agencies.
- Taizin Barnhardt, an intern at CLD PR
- Igor Colonno Selestino, an intern at Claims Journal
- Maya-Claire Glenn, an intern at the Long Beach Watchdog
- Devin Malast, an intern with CSULB Athletics
Wednesday, December 4, 9:30am-10:30am by Zoom
Headline Makers: Career advice from JPR alumni
A panel of JPR alumni will discuss their career paths and the role internships played in their development, share their advice for succeeding, and take your questions.
- Colette Killworth, director of PR and influencer marketing, ColourPop Cosmetics
- Berenize Montoya, digital news producer, ABC7 en Español
- James Williams, sports reporter, USA Today
Thursday, December 5, 9:30am-10:30am by Zoom and in LA2 105
The Exclusive: Resume workshop for JPR majors
Career counselor Mathew Gonzales will lead an interactive session designed to help you elevate your résumé, whether you’re looking for an internship or preparing to graduate. JPR students also can reserve one-on-one appointments to receive personalized feedback on their résumés in person later in the afternoon.
Videos of our 2024 Internship Sessions are available now:
Inside Scoop: How to succeed in Journalism 498
Panel #1: Headline Makers: Career advice from JPR alumni
Panel #2: The Exclusive: Resume workshop for JPR majors
