Internship Week 2025

Internships are launching pads for careers in journalism and public relations, honing your experience, growing your skills, and developing your network. Yet knowing where to begin—or how to fit internships into a busy schedule—can be challenging for many. JPR Internship Week is designed to help you get ready for JOUR 498: Internship (required for all JPR majors) and to inspire you with real advice, ideas, and strategies from JPR alumni who’ve walked this path. Whether you’re planning your first internship or thinking about graduation, these sessions will help prepare you for your next step.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m. by Zoom

Internship Foundations: Setting You Up to Succeed

Todd Henneman
Todd Henneman
Arely Ocampo Bartolo
Arely Ocampo Bartolo
Ilani Cervantes
Ilani Cervantes
Miguel Nicolas
Miguel Nicolas

Moderator:

Professor Todd Henneman

Start strong! In this session, you’ll get real advice from students who’ve already navigated internships and a clear roadmap for your internship course experience. Get equipped with practical insights and proven strategies—whether you’re preparing for an internship this semester or exploring future options.

Intern Panelists:

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m. by Zoom

Career Pathways: Learning from JPR Alumni

Lindsay Casinelli
Lindsay Casinelli
Anika Houston
Anika Houston
Anika Ljung
Anika Ljung
Noah Quezada
Noah Quezada

Connect with successful graduates in journalism and public relations who’ve turned internships into launchpads for their careers. In this conversation-driven session, you’ll hear from alumni at different stages of their careers. They’ll discuss how they identified opportunities, navigated the job search, and built experience.  No matter where you are—just starting out or nearing graduation—you’ll leave inspired and informed.

Alumni panelists:

Thursday, Dec. 4, 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m. by Zoom

Career Toolkit: Using JobScan and Big Interview to Stand Out

Matthew Gonzales
Matthew Gonzales

Unlock tools that set you apart in the job market! Join a CSULB career counselor for a hands-on introduction to JobScan, a powerful AI tool for optimizing your résumé and LinkedIn profile, and Big Interview, an interactive system that prepares you for tricky interview questions. You’ll learn why these free resources matter, how they can make your applications shine, and practical ways to use them as you prepare for internships or full-time roles. Take your job search to the next level.

Career Counselor: