- Internships are listed as we get the info. Click to see when they are, where they are, if they are paid/unpaid. If you have any questions about them, ask internship director Dave Poulson or Joanne Gerstner. ALSO CHECK MSU JRN’S CLOSED FACEBOOK INTERNSHIP PAGE. TONS TONS TONS THERE TOO…Ask Prof. Poulson to be admitted if you haven’t done so already. (Be quick and jump on the opportunities you want!)
- NOTE: Because of COVID…a lot of internships are now remote. So don’t be afraid to apply for things not close to you on the map. You may be able to do it from where you are!
AWESOME RESOURCE LIST FOR MANY NEWSPAPER INTERNSHIPS
March
- production video, New Orleans Pelicans
- media relations, Winston Salem Dash
- social media, Louisville Bats
- social media, ESPN
- audio/podcasting, ESPN
- Social media, Detroit Tigers
- broadcast, Detroit Tigers
- communications, Detroit Tigers
- communications, USA Football
- broadcast/PxP, Memphis Redbirds
- media relations, Gwinnett Stripers
- photo, Houston Texans
February
- photo, Houston Texans
- broadcast, Tampa Bay Rays
- media relations, Louisville Bats
- broadcast/communications, Great Lakes Loons and ESPN1000
- live production/webcast, Madison Mallards
- bilingual social media, LA Rams
- social media, Creekside Baseball Park
- production, Tennessee Smokies
- digital media, LA Rams
- video, LA Rams
- content creator, Pittsburgh Pirates
- photographer/video/editor, LA Rams
- corporate communications, LA Rams
- PR, UFC
- communications, Orlando Pride
- communications, American Junior Golf
- community relations, Lionsbridge Football Club
- communications, NY Jets
- communications, FC Tulsa
- media relations, KC Royals
- communications/video, Charlotte Independence
- social media/graphics, FC Tulsa
- communications, Houston Texas
- bilingual communications, Amarillo Sod Poodle
- broadcasting, Windy City ThunderBolts
- community relations, NY Islanders
- communications, Coachella Valley Park
- USA HOCKEY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PRESTIGIOUS BRIAN FISHMAN FELLOWSHIP: The 2021-23 Brian Fishman Fellow will work in the communications department at USA Hockey’s national office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a 12-month period beginning in June followed by a second 12-month period in Plymouth, Michigan, home of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Fishman Fellowship will be awarded to a soon-to-be (spring 2021) or very recent college graduate pursuing a career in athletic communications. Fishman Fellow will assist with various media and public relations projects, event promotions/operations, social/digital media and publishing initiatives, including work with USA Hockey Magazine, the official publication of USA Hockey and the world’s most widely circulated hockey magazine.
Applications must be received by USA Hockey no later than Friday, March 12, and the application requirements can be found at BrianFishmanFellowship.com. The recipient of the Fishman Fellowship will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives of print and broadcast media, the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and collegiate athletic departments, and the Fishman family.
January
- video/photo, Charlotte Independence
- digital media, NFL
- NFL Films
- football communications, NFL
- studio operations, NFL
- media relations, Maryland Black Bears
- graphic design, Morehead City marlins
- communications/PR, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
- video, Arizona Coyotes
- digital video, DC United
- PR, Baltimore Orioles
- digital content/writing, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- radio/broadcasting, Lake Erie Crushers
- video production, Salem Red Sox
- multimedia, Coastal League
- sports information, The Alliance FastPitch (remote)
- social media, Bowling Green Hot Rods
- graphic design, Moorehead City Marlins
2020
December
- multiple editorial openings, Sports Illustrated
- radio/broadcast, Florence Y’Alls
- digital video, Baltimore Orioles
- multimedia content intern, Tuscon FC
- photo, Lake Erie Crushers
- social media, FC Tuscon
- video, Lake Erie Crushers
- minor league video intern, Cincinnati Reds
- communications, Richmond Kickers FC
- radio/broadcasting, Wisconsin Woodchucks
- graphic design, Fond Du lac Dock Spiders
- video/webscast, Kenosha Kingfish
- photography, Florence Y’alls
- digital media, Living Sport
- video production, NY Islanders
- video production, Rocky Mountain Vibes
- media relations, Arizona Rattlers
- broadcast, Bowling Green Hot Rods
- video, Louisville City FC
- graphic design, Florence Y’alls
- communications, Indy 11
- content creator, Bismarck Larks
- video, Florence Y’alls
- graphic design, LA Rams
- spring 2021 interns, USA Today
- summer 2021 intern, USA Today
- content creator, Cleveland Indians
- MULTIPLE broadcast positions, Northwoods baseball league
- sports broadcast production, CBS Sports
- social and digital media, FC Tucson
- NASCAR content, Fox Sports
- communications, Indy 11
November
- sports, Chicago Tribune
- sports, LA Times
- sports, Minneapolis Star Tribune
- graphic design, Jacksonville Icemen
- video, SkyBlueFC
- communications, SkyBlue FC
- communications, Kansas City Mavericks
- communications/media relations, Baltimore Orioles
- graphic design, Orlando City FC
- broadcast, WSTM
- broadcast, So Cal Shepherds
- broadcast, Junior Golf Tour
- virtual interns, FOX Sports
- public relations, PG Sports
- broadcast, Wisconsin River Rafters
- broadcasting, USL
- broadcast, Bismarck Larks
- staff writer/multimedia, Pittsburgh Penguins
- video production, Bowling Green Hot Rods
- video editor, Sports Info Solutions
- community relations, Detroit Pistons
- sports, Seattle Times
- virtual interns, CNN Sports
- social media game day intern, South Carolina Sting Rays
- media/communication, Orlando Magic
- virtual digital communications, NCAA/Turner Sports
- graphic design, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- video, SkyBlue FC
- productions/operations, CBS Sports
- social media, CBS Sports
- sports data, CBS Sports
October
- AWSM internships/scholarships now open!: http://awsmonline.org/internships-scholarships
- radio broadcast, Kalamazoo Growlers
- community relations, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Growlers
- video production/broadcast, Bismarck Larks
- media relation, Eau Claire Express
- broadcast, Bismarck Larks
- photo, St. Cloud Rox
- TV broadcast, Wisconsin River Rafters
- communications intern – traveling, American Junior Golf
- live event intern, Nashville Sports Council
- photo, Wisconsin River Rafters
- graphic design/photo, Charlotte Independence
- video director, Bismarck Larks
- community relations, St. Cloud Rox
September
- GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN and PoC: Sports Journalism Institute has its app open for its 2021 class! We have had several fellows from MSU…and maybe you are the next! Comes with a big internship. Check it out.
- Three positions with USA Hockey in Plymouth: graphic design, sports communications, marketing. Go to MSU Sports Journalism FBpage for listing.
- MANY NEWSPAPERS HAVE OPEN INTERNSHIP APPS FOR SUMMER 2021- see Prof Haimerl’s list .
- graphic design, Chesapeake Bay Bayhawks
- content creator, Chesapeake Bay Bayhawks
- communications, MLL
- social media, Dallas Cowboys
- video, FC Tulsa
- photo, FC Tulsa
- communications/social, Atlantic Coast League
- graphic design, Indy500
- communications, Indy500
- digital media, NY Islanders
- video, Green Bay Booyah
- social media, Philly Union
- video, Sky Blue FC
- writing, MSP
- communications, American Junior Golf Assn
- broadcast, Hurricane Junior Golf tour
- communications, Houston Sports Authority
- graphic design, Chicago Red Stars
August
- broadcast, Kalamazoo Growlers
- virtual intern FALL 2020, Turner Sports
- sports intern, Washington Post SUMMER 2021
- sports intern, Baltimore Sun SUMMER 2021
- communications/PR. Allen Americans (ECHL)
- Coach’s Corner broadcast, IFEA
- graphic design, USA Soccer
- motion graphics/content, DC United
- social media, NY Lizards
- media/video production, Bismark Larks
- graphic design, Midwest Sports
- digital/broadcast, Hurricane Golf Tour
- broadcast, Baltimore Orioles