5 Internships for a COM Student – Summer 2020

            The time of year to apply for internships has arrived! With the summer only 3-months away and West Chester University’s annual Job and Career fair coming up this week, it seemed fitting to present some real internship opportunities for our com students. As every COM student knows, having a degree in Communications gives you a wide range of options when it comes to the current job market. Whether you’re looking into a career in social media or a job in the world of public relations, there is a fit out there for you! Below you will find 5 internships specifically chosen for Summer 2020 for COM Students. Read the descriptions to learn a little about the job and then, if you’re interested, follow the link to learn more. 

QVC Digital Content Development

Location: West Chester, PA

Paid: Yes

QVC has a new and exciting opportunity for an Intern, to join our Digital Content Development Team. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and engaging team, where we work together in a culture thriving on productivity, efficiency and excellence. Interns in this department gain valuable, hands-on experience doing some of the very same work as our full-time associates and have an opportunity to contribute in a very meaningful way to the team’s mission. Thorough training and ongoing coaching builds your confidence and ensures your success.

This position is based at our Studio Park headquarters in West Chester, PA. Don’t miss the chance to earn while you learn in a productive, customer-focused environment that supports one of the world’s largest multimedia retailers.

For more information or to apply visit: https://qvc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/QRG/job/USA-PA-West-Chester/Intern—Digital-Content-Development—Spring-2020_R39936?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

National Constitution Center Public Relations Intern

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Paid: Unknown

The Public Relations Intern will work with the Center’s Communications and Marketing team, specializing in Public Relations related projects and day-to-day tasks designed to provide broad exposure to the PR field. The PR intern will learn to use media monitoring services and will have the opportunity to gain media relations experience.

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/public-relations-intern-at-national-constitution-center-1735561562/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

L&H Bridal Social Media Intern

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Paid: No

Our ideal candidate is someone who is a motivated self-starter, versed with social media, offering creative and thoughtful interaction with online communities, ultimately building relationships. What You Will Learn:

  • To create a long term social media plan and marketing calendar.
  • To assist our Business & Development Manager in building and presenting social media strategy.
  • Relationship building skills with our online community by maintaining Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest and any other media accounts.
  • To track social media analytics using Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and other software, and while reporting results and new ideas to management.
  • To create compelling content that will be shared by influencers.
  • Provide creative feedback and viral loops between our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and other accounts.

For more information or to apply visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/social-media-intern-summer-2020-at-l-h-bridal-1728331874/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

UnitedHealth Group Event Planning Intern

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Paid: Unknown

Internships at UnitedHealth Group. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that’s dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You’ll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. It’s the perfect storm. And even better? Join us and you may end up staying for a career in which you can do your life’s best work.

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.themuse.com/jobs/unitedhealthgroup/event-planning-intern-philadelphia-pa?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Power A/S Public Relations Intern

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Paid: Yes 

As the nation’s leading full-service exterior home remodeler and one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Top Workplaces for Millennials, Power is full of limitless opportunity. The Corporate Communications team is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Public Relations Intern to join our growing team. We are looking for a talented, driven individual who can support our Vice President of Public Relations and Communications Specialists in media relations, content creation and thought leadership development. This position will provide hands on mentorship through the Marketing Communications team, which is a group of highly creative individuals, including videographers, graphic designers, and content creators. It’s a fast paced, fun environment that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone.

For more information or to apply visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/public-relations-intern-at-power-a-s-1740401733/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Maybe after reading this list, you started an application or you’re asking yourself the question, “where is the internship for me?”. West Chester’s Communications Department works diligently to help its students in the internship finding process by curating a list of every possible internship opportunity they can find. Follow the link below to find more internship opportunities and to do shy away from asking your advisors for help during this process. Finding an internship can become an overwhelming process, but the end result can end in excitement and hope for a strong future ahead! 

https://www.wcupa.edu/arts-humanities/communicationStudies/internships/search.aspx