Department of Mass Communications
Internships
Internships (COMM 444) are not required for students, but they are highly recommended as part of the 6-8 elective credits required for all majors. Internships help students build a portfolio of professional work and a set of professional contacts that are important to getting a job in their chosen field.
Consider an internship as part of your degree pathway in Mass Communications
Planning for your future career begins now. Employers seek prospective employees with degree skills and training and also proven work-related experiences.
A Mass Communications student in Creative Media Productions, Strategic Communications, or Journalism sequences can take MCOM 444 - Internship (between 1-3 credits) as an elective toward their major.
Contact the Department of Mass Communications internship coordinator to register.
Review Internship Opportunities Below
Additional internships found in Handshake
1. Finding an Internship
Students can find internships on their own or visit Career Center. The internship should be directly relevant to the students chosen field of mass media study and can be paid or unpaid experiences.
Tips of Finding an Internship
Ask yourself: What are you passionate about? What mass communications career area do you want to know more about? What skills and training do you have that you hope to gain more experience in?
- Attend an SCSU Job Fair
- Visit Handshake: A Career Center platform that opens the door to internship opportunities
- Visit Websites: If there is a specific business you are interested in, search their job opportunities for internship applications
- Visit LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a useful platform for gaining and growing your professional network and where individuals may post links to internships within their area of work
- Contact: You may wish to contact local or state radio stations, news stations, newspapers, advertising or PR firms, etc. Be prepared to speak to someone who may be the internship supervisor and ask about their internship application process.
2. Getting an Internship
Tips on Getting an Internship
An internship is an exciting opportunity that allows students to actively engage with a company and work creatively in an industry they are interested in.
- Resume: get feedback prior to submission
- Network: attend job fairs, talk to faculty, search Handshake
- Mock Interviews: participate in training interviews prior to applying
- Interview Questions: be professional and have questions ready to ask
- Paid v. Unpaid: you may get credits for paid or unpaid internships. Don't let a non-paying position pass by if it presents a great professional, networking, and portfolio-building experience.
3. How to Register for MCOM 444 Internship Credits
- Contact the Mass Communications internship coordinator.
- Register your internship on Handshake.
- How to report your Internship
- Log-in and click "Report an internship"
- Select your term (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Enter the company information, confirmation and description of experience
- Identify the number of hours you will work per week and the number of credits
- CLA and the Mass Communications Internship Coordinator will review and process your Internship application.
- Once approved, you will receive a notification from Mass Communications with permission to enroll in MCOM 444.
- Upon registration, you will be added to the MCOM 444 Class on D2L.
NOTE: You should not start an internship for credit without following these steps.
4. Successful Completion of MCOM 444
Intern requirements:
- Maintain contact with the Internship Coordinator using the D2L platform
- Be professional and complete work expectations
- Submit a final Internship Completion Survey
Supervisor requirements:
- Submit a final Internship Report that will advise successful completion of the internship
Internship Credits:
- Can be earned over the Fall, Spring or Summer terms
- 1-3 MCOM 444 credits in total
- 1 Credit = 50 hrs/work
- 2 Credits = 100 hrs/work
- 3 Credits = 150 hrs/work
What happens if there is a change during an internship?
- Contact the Mass Communications internship coordinator immediately
Public Relations
St. Cloud
- Public Relations and Marketing - University Communications at St. Cloud State University – St. Cloud, MN
Contact: University Communications / ucomm@stcloudstate.edu
- Sports Media Relations – St. Cloud State University Athletics – St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Tom Nelson / tcnelson@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-3102
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Public Relations - Central Minnesota Ballet Academy LLC – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Samantha Collen / Sammy_Russia@yahoo.com / Ph. (320) 282-4885 (leave a message)
- Public Relations – SCSU Career Services -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Desiree Wickman / djwickman@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-2151
- Public Relations/Video/Web Production–SCSU Education Abroad Program–St. Cloud
Contact: Jacob Kinning / jmkinning@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-4288
- Public Relations — SCSU Campus Rec -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Brian Johnson / bjohnson@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-6003
- Public Relations – SCSU Communication Studies -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Jeff Ringer / ringer@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-2217
- Public Relations/Social Media -- Ailetron LLC -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Shajve Jeganathan / Shajivej@gbjets.com / Ph. 763-568-2583
- Public Relations/Advertising – All-Star Nutrition – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Jordan Bialke / jordanbialke@gmail.com / Ph. 320-250-2955
- Public Relations/Event Planning – St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce–St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Gail Ivers / Givers@stcloudareachamber.com / Ph. 320-656-3809
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Public Relations/Social Media – Bruno Press – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Mary Bruno / mary@mcbrunopress.com / Ph. 612-327-2542
- Public Relations – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Trina Dietz / tdietz@ccstcloud.org / Ph. 320-650-1644
- Public Relations/Advertising/Social Media – DAYTA Marketing – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Shantel Walz / Shantel@daytamarketing.com / Ph. 320-345-7307
- Public Relations – United Way of Central Minnesota – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Jessica Johnson / JJohnson@unitedwayhelps.org / Ph. 320-252-0227
- Public Relations – Tri-County Humane Society – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Jon Rand / jontchs@hotmail.com / Ph. 320-252-0896
- Public Relations – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Aimee Minnerath/ aminnerath@bgcmn.org / Ph. 320-252-7616
- Public Relations/Advertising – St Cloud YMCA -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Mandy Wolvert / mandy.wolvert@scymca.org / Ph. 320-224-6153
- Public Relations – SCSU Women’s Center -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Jane Olsen / jolsen@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-4958
- Public Relations – Park Industries -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Stephanie Kadlec / skadlec@parkindustries.com / Ph. 320-251-5077
- Public Relations/Advertising – Sterling Catering Events — St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Michelle Borresch / michelle@greenmill.com / Ph. 320-259-6455
- Public Relations – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud / St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Trina Dietz / Trina.Dietz@ccstcloud.org / Ph. 320-650-1644
- Public Relations/Marketing – Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines – Waite Park, Minnesota (St. Cloud)
Contact: Nancy McMullen / nmcmullen@girlscoutslp.org / Ph. 320-247-4562
Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Public Relations – Minneapolis Business College — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Dave Durham / ddurham@minneapolisbusinesscollege.edu / Ph. 651-636-7406
- Public Relations – St. Jude’s Research Hospital — St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Contact: Kelly Jo Abdo / kellyjo.abdo@stjude.org / Ph. 952- 715-4400
- Public Relations – Coffee House Press — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Nica Carillo / nica@coffeehousepress.org / Ph. 612-338-0125
- Public Relations – Minnesota Children’s Museum — St. Paul, Minnesota
Contact: Sarah Oehlerts / soehlerts@mcm.org / Ph. 651-225-6052
- Public Relations/Political Communications — Minnesota State Capitol - St. Paul, MN
Contact: Cristine Almeida / christine@almeidapa.com / Ph. 651-770-8578
- Public Relations/Advertising — Propelware — Lakeville, Minnesota
Contact: Curt Hopman / curt@propelware.com / Ph. 952-960-8102
- Public Relations — Minnesota Film Television — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Troy Parkinson / troy@mnfilmtv.org / Ph. 612-767-0095
- Public Relations – Senior Community Services — Hopkins, Minnesota
Contact: Allison Bendickson / abendickson2dgi@indeedmail.com / Ph. 952-541-1019
- Public Relations/Advertising/Video/Web Production – UnitedHealth Group/Optum (https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/college) — Minnetonka, Minnesota
Contact: Mai Zong Vang / mai_zong_vang@uhg.com / Ph. 952-936-6533
- Public Relations – Senior Community Service — Hopkins, Minnesota
Contact: Allison Bendickson / abendickson2_dgi@indeedemail.com / Ph. 952-541-1019
Outstate Minnesota
Outside of Minnesota
- Public Relations – Auto Sert — Frederich, Wisconsin
Contact: David Romanowski / drtrap@aol.com / Ph. 715-327-4924
- Public Relations — Janey Lopaty Public Relations — Los Angeles, California
Contact: Suji Kim / sujikik59_3dj@indeedmail.com / Ph. 818-515-8883
Advertising
St. Cloud
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Outside of Minnesota
- Advertising - Fargo Force Hockey (USHL Hockey League)-Fargo, North Dakota
Contact: Brian K. / briank@fargoforce.com / Ph. 701-356-7656
Newspaper/Magazine/Online Journalism
St. Cloud
- Newspaper — St. Cloud Times — St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Lisa Schwarz, News Director / lschwarz@stcloudtimes.com / 320-255-8760
- Newspaper — SCSU University Chronicle — St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Tim Hennagir / tlhennagir@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-3293
Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Newspaper – Minneapolis Star Tribune — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Colleen Stoxen / cstoxen@startribune.com / Ph. 612-673-7467
- Newspaper – St. Paul Pioneer Press — St. Paul, Minnesota
Contact: Human Resources / infodesk@pioneerpress.com / Ph. 651-228-5020
- Magazine — Minnesota Monthly Magazine — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Erik Tormoen / etormoen@greenspring.com / Ph. 612-371-5800
Outstate Minnesota
Outside of Minnesota
- Newspaper — Eastern Arizona Courier — Safford, Arizona
Contact: David Bell / editor@eacourier.com / Ph. 928-428-2560
TV/Video Production
St. Cloud
- Video and Web Production – SCSU Education Abroad Program
Contact: Jacob Kinning / jmkinning@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-4288
- TV, Video, and Web Sports Production – St. Cloud State University Athletics
Contact: Andrew Sailer / agsailer@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-5218
- TV Sports Production – St. Cloud Rox Baseball Team / St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Scott Schreiner / scott@stcloudrox.com / Ph. 320-240-9798
- TV Sports Production – Arcteksat (Produces SCSU Hockey) – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Brian Stanley / bstanley@arcteksat.com / Ph. 612-308-9079
- TV/Video Production – Diversified Media Resources (DMR) – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Dan Barth / www.dmrpioneer.com / Ph. 320-251-3935
- TV/Video Production / JimmyOgraphy – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: James Hoffman / james@jimmyography.com / Ph. 320-308-8002
Minneapolis/St. Paul
- TV Production — WCCO TV -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Scott Wooldridge / swooldridge@wcco.com / Ph. (612) 339-4444
- TV Production – Twin Cities Public TV (TPT) – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Bianca Rhodes / bianca_rhodes2000@yahoo.com / Ph. 651-222-1717
- Video Production — Common World Productions — Arden Hills, Minnesota
Contact: Chris Nason / chris@commonworld.com / Ph. 651- 582-0502
- TV/Video Production – Minnesota Film and Television – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Troy Parkinson / troy@mnfilmtv.org / Ph. 612-767-0095
- Video and Web Production — Anoka Middle School for the Arts — Anoka, Minnesota
Contact: Alison Almos / Alison.almos@anoka.k12.mn.us / Ph. 763-506-5055
- TV and Video Production — City of St. Louis Park - St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Contact: Jacqueline Larson / jlarson@stlouispark.org / Ph. 952-924-2500
- Video Production & Broadcast News — The Broadcast Factory — Champlin, MN
Contact: Stephen Cobb / stephen.cobb@anoka.k12.mn.us / Ph. 763-506-6800
- 3-D Video Production – Golden Shovel Agency – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Greg Kolbjornsen / gkolbjornsen@gmail.com / Ph. 612-720-6311
- Video Production — Eagle Brook Church — Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Contact: Molly Howells / molly.howells@eaglebrookchurch.com / Ph. 651-429-9227
Outstate Minnesota
- TV Production — KAAL — Rochester, Minnesota
Contact: Brad Voigt / bvoigt@hbi.com / Ph. 507-288-7555
- TV and Video Production — Waconia Chamber of Commerce — Waconia, Minnesota
Contact: Kellie Sites / ksites@destinationwaconia.org / Ph. 952-442-5812
- Video Production – Just For Kix Dance Studio - Brainerd, Minnesota
Contact: Nick Weeks / nick.weeks@justforkix.com / Ph. 763-226-9203
- TV Production - Pioneer Public Television- Appleton, Minnesota
Contact: Tim Bakken / tbakken@pioneer.org / Ph. 320-289-2622
TV News
St. Cloud
- News Video Production for Website - WJON Radio/Townsquare Media - St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Ashli Overlund / ashli@minnesotasnewcountry.com / Ph. 320-252-9897
- TV Production/Broadcast Engineering – SCSU Television Station (UTVS) – St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Derrick Silvestri / dcsilvestri@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-4784
Minneapolis/St. Paul
- TV News — KSTP-TV -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Timothy Burns / tburns@hbi.com
- TV News -- WCCO-TV – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Angela Benson / akbenson@wcco.cbs.com / Ph. 612-339-4444
- TV News – KARE-11 TV – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Julie Anderson, Exec. Producer / janderson@kare11.com / Ph. 763-797-7220
- TV News – Fox 9 TV (KMSP-TV) – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Lori Lees Fisher, Exec. Producer / Lori.Fisher@FOXTV.com / Ph. 952-946-5715
Outstate Minnesota
- TV News — KTTC-TV/KXLT-TV — Rochester, Minnesota
Contact: Noel Sederstrom, News Director / nsederstrom@kttc.com / Ph. 269-251-0998
- TV News -- KAAL-TV -- Rochester, Minnesota
Contact: David Springer, News Director / dspringer@hbi.com / Ph. 507-993-9696
- TV News — KBJR-TV — Duluth, Minnesota
Contact: Kevin Jacobsen / kjacobsen@kbjr6.com / Ph. 218-720-9600
- TV News – WDIO-TV – Duluth, Minnesota
Contact: Steve Goodspeed, News Director / Sgoodspeed@wdio.com / Ph. 218-727-6864
- TV News – Lakeland News – Brainerd, Minnesota
Contact: Dennis Weimann, News Director / dweimann@lptv.org / Ph. 218-333-3050
- TV News – KAWE-TV/KAWB-TV – Bemidji, Minnesota
Contact: Dennis Weimann, News Director / dweimann@lptv.org / Ph. 218-333-3012
Outside of Minnesota
- TV News – WEAU-TV 13 News – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Contact: Lisa Patrow, News Director / lisa.patrow@weau.com / Ph. 715-852-1581
- TV News – WQOW-TV News 18 – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Contact: Dan Schillinger, News Director / dschillinger@wqow.com / Ph. 715-852-5920
- TV News – KOTA-TV - Rapid City, South Dakota
Contact: Phil Buehler, News Director / Buehler@kotatv.com / Ph. 605-394-7777
- TV News - WDAY-TV - Fargo, North Dakota
Contact: Jeff Nelson, News Director / jnelson@wday.com / Ph. 701-241-5312
- TV News - KVRR-TV - Fargo, North Dakota
Contact: Joe Radske, News Director / Ph. 701-277-1515
- TV News — WGN-TV — Chicago, Illinois
Contact: Meghan McBride / mmcbride@wgntv.com / Ph. 773-528-2311
TV Sports
St. Cloud
- TV/Video/Web Sports – St. Cloud State University Athletics – St. Cloud, MN
Contact: Andrew Sailer / agsailer@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 320-308-5218
- TV Sports – St. Cloud Rox Baseball Team / St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Scott Schreiner / scott@stcloudrox.com / Ph. 320-240-9798
- TV/Web Sports – Arcteksat (Produces SCSU Hockey) – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Brian Stanley / bstanley@arcteksat.com / Ph. 612-308-9079
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Outstate Minnesota
- TV Sports – KEYC-TV — Mankato, Minnesota
Contact: Dan Ruiter / TVruiter@keyc.com / Ph. 507-625-7905
- TV Sports — KBJR-TV — Duluth, Minnesota
Contact: Lance Veeser / lveeser@kbjr6.com / Ph. 218-720-9600
Outside of Minnesota
- TV/Web Sports – Lincoln Saltdogs — Lincoln, Nebraska
Contact: Cade McFadden / cadem@saltdogs.com / Ph. 402-474-2255
- TV/Web Sports – Eau Claire Express (Northwoods League Baseball) - Eau Claire, Wisc.
Contact: Spencer Larson, G.M. / slarson@eauclaireexpress.com / Ph. 715-839-7788
TV Weather
Minnesota
Outside of Minnesota
- TV Weather — KVVR — Fargo, North Dakota
Contact: Rob Kupec / rkupec@kvvr.com / Ph. 701-277-1515
- TV News - WDAY-TV - Fargo, North Dakota
Contact: Jeff Nelson, News Director / jnelson@wday.com / Ph. 701-241-5312
Radio
St. Cloud
Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Radio — KQRS -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Andrea Erickson / andrea.erickson@cumulus.com / Ph. 612-554-3754
- Radio – 93X KXXR-FM Radio – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Ross Hoffman / ross93X@gmail.com / Ph. 651-989-9393
- News Radio – Minnesota Public Radio – St. Paul, MN and other parts of Minnesota
Contact: https://apmgcareers.org/ -- Ph. 651-290-1500
- Sports Radio and Radio Promotions – KFAN Sports Radio – Minneapolis, MN
Contact: Francie Kennedy / franciekennedy@Iheartradio.com / Ph. 952-417-3000
Outstate Minnesota
Outside of Minnesota
- Radio – Entercom Radio – Hales Corners, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee)
Contact: Will Fuentes / Will.Fuentes@entercom.com / Ph. 414-529-1250
- News Radio – Wisconsin Public Radio – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Contact: Dean Kallenbach / dean.kallenbach@wpr.org / Ph. 715-839-3868
- News/Talk Radio –- WGEM News/Talk 105 – Quincy, Illinois
Contact: Chad Mahoney, News Director – camahoney@wgem.com / Ph. 217-228-6600
- Sports Radio – WGEM AM ESPN 1440 – Quincy, Illinois
Contact: Broc Hampsmire / bhampsmire@wgem.com / Ph. 217-228-6634
- Sports Radio — Waterloo Bucks — Waterloo, Iowa
Contact: Morgan Hawk / mhawk@kernels.com / Ph. 319-232-0500
- Sports Radio — Mile High Sports Radio—Denver, Colorado
Contact: Dan Fellman / dfellman@milehighsports.com / Ph. 303-650-1795
- Radio — 2HotRadio — Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: Dave ‘DJ Outlet’ / hr@2hottickets.com/ Ph. 404-946-8660
Graphic Design/Web Design/Social Media Design
St. Cloud
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Outstate Minnesota
Outside of Minnesota
- Social Media Design — Entercom Radio — Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Contact: Will Fuentes / will.fuentes@entercom.com / Ph. 414-529-7602
- Graphic Design - Fargo Force Hockey (USHL Hockey League) - Fargo, North Dakota
Contact: Brian K. / briank@fargoforce.com / Ph. 701-356-7656
Marketing
St. Cloud
- Marketing – United Cerebral Palsy of Central MN -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Carl Newbanks / carl@ucpcentralmn.org / Ph. 320-253-0765
- Marketing/Public Relations – Northwestern Mutual – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: John Prelvitz / john.prelvitz@nm.com / Ph. 320-223-6652
- Marketing – Eich Motor Company — St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Joe Sullivan / linkedin.com/in/joe-sullivan-a9b30250 / Ph. 320-258-2671
- Marketing –- Central McGowan -- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Erin Brun / erin@centralmcgowan.com / Ph. 320-252-5292
- Marketing –- Granite City Real Estate –- St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Peg Eisenreich / peg@granitecityproperties.com / Ph. 320-253-0003
- Marketing — St. Cloud State University — St. Cloud, Minnesota
Contact: Dennis Mergen / djmergen@stcloudstate.edu / Ph. 651-395-0609
- Marketing – Walker-An In-Store Branding Agency – Monticello, Minnesota
Contact: Leah Schaal / lschaal@walker-instore.com / Ph. 763-271-4953
Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Marketing/Promotions — Sue McLean and Associates -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Patricia McLean / patricia@suemclean.com / Ph. 612-343-8662
- Marketing/Advertising – NorthGate Minnesota -- Bloomington, Minnesota
Contact: Gabriel Hanson / gabrieldhanson@gmail.com / Ph. 952-222-3883
- Marketing — Target Corporation — Plymouth, Minnesota
Contact: Danika Lindquist / Danika.lundquist@target.com / Ph. 763-553-0302
- Marketing — Rein in Sarcoma — Shoreview, Minnesota
Contact: Janelle Calhoun / calhounris@gmail.com / Ph. 844-727-2662
- Marketing — IHeart Media — St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Contact: John Jansen / johnjansen@iheartmedia.com / Ph. 952-417-3110
Outside of Minnesota
- Marketing — Daktronics — Brookings, South Dakota
Contact: Heath Rasche / heath.rasche@daktronics.com / Ph. 800-325-8766
- Marketing — Black Hills Works — Rapid City, South Dakota
Contact: Helen Usera / husera@bhws.com / Ph. 605-431-1473
Photography
Outside of Minnesota
- Photography -- Voss Studios -- Wausau, Wisconsin
Contact: Paula and Emily / info@Vossstudios.com / Ph. 715-241-9770