This is sometimes a lengthy process, so don’t procrastinate. Start applying at least two or three months ahead. For summer internships, you may need to start in the fall. Summer internships are quite competitive, particularly at large daily newspapers and networks, and deadlines can be as early as October.

The College of Journalism doesn’t place you in an internship, but it helps in many ways. It provides:

• The Job Bank -– this online service is only for Merrill students and alumni and lists internships as well as jobs and freelance opportunities. It is updated often, so take a look more than once a semester.
• A student listserv – the career office frequently sends out a long list of opportunities for students to consider. Many of them are for academic credit. Delete these messages at your peril.
• The Internship and Job Fair – held each October, it is attended by as many as 60 employers from all types of media, large and small. Some are looking for interns, others for entry-level employees. Even if you don’t plan to seek an internship in the spring semester, you should go – you will meet employers and learn a lot about the industry. These employers come to campus to meet you – it can’t get any easier than that.
• On-campus interviews – many great employers come to campus in the fall and spring to interview prospective interns and employees one on one. Students apply for interview slots. Information on these interviews is shared on the listserv and placed on the Job Bank (look for the on-campus interviews link.)
• The third floor bulletin board – great to peruse while waiting for class. Fliers and other documents about internships and scholarships are posted there.

Can’t find what you are looking for in any of these places? You can also:

• Search the Web yourself! Many students locate their own internships this way. Try this: plug in the name of the news organization and the word “intern” into Google. That will often pull up application information.
• Ask your peers! Many have had internships and can pass along tips and contacts.

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How can we help you?
The Merrill College employs a full-time faculty member to assist its students with internships and career development. While this is not a placement service, the office provides resources for Merrill students to discover leads for internships and jobs. For more information, or to make an appointment, contact:

Penny Bender Fuchs
Director of Internships and Career Development
(301) 405-2796
pfuchs@jmail.umd.edu