2. WHAT’S AN INTERNSHIP?
Practical training in a field experience
“Internships can be gateways to a students success in acquiring a
first job post graduation.”
3. CAN I GET CREDIT FOR AN
INTERNSHIP?
Apply through the Salisbury CMAT department
Can be applied to your major or upper level general electives
4. IMPORTANCE OF INTERNSHIPS
Gain a better understanding in your field of study
Enrich knowledge gained in the classroom
“Internships have become key in today’s economy.”
(Hering, 2010)
5. MEDIA PRODUCTION TRACK
ESPN
Help producers with the production of live and taped shows and events
Log and record footage
Help run social media accounts
Research ideas for future content
(Disney Careers, 2013)
6. MEDIA PRODUCTION TRACK
CBS
Production
Camera operator
Technical Director
Post Production
Graphic editing
Organizational Skills
(CBS Corp, 2013)
7. JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Caps with Kids
Travel to schools
Introduce children to the fundamentals of hockey
Mites on Ice
Organize mini hockey games
(capitals.nhl.com, 2013)
8. JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
National Public Radio (NPR)
Develop publicity plans
Write press releases
First hand experience with respected journalists
Gannett Custom Media
Researching and writing various plans
Customizing websites
Student writing articles for USA Today
(npr.org, 2013)
(internmatch.com, 2013)
9. MEDIA STUDIES
Conan TV Show
Digital Intern,
Research Intern
Script Intern
Behind the Scenes show production
(teamcoco.com, 2013)
12. PRACTICUM
“Mini Internship”
Taken as a class during the semester
Required midterm and final exam
Required before full internship
2 credits received
(Salisbury University, 2013)
13. APPLYING IS EASY
Make sure you are eligible
Find an organization
Send in an application
Or make an appointment
Make sure it fulfills CMAT requirements
Complete internship application
(Morrison, 2013)
14. APPLYING IS EASY
Submit application and resume
Obtain recommendation from a faculty member
Submit materials in advance
Check campus email for important information
(Morrison, 2013)
15. EXCLUSIVE INTERNSHIP WEBSITE
Accessed through www.salisbury.edu
Informative videos
Links to application packets and forms
Leads list for internships
Deadlines and examples
16. CONCLUSION
Numerous benefits associated with internships
Open doors for careers
Help you decide and refine major
Real-world experience
17. REFERENCE
Disney Careers. (2013). Retrieved from disneycareers.com/en/default/
Hering, B., (2010, April 14). Why are internships so important?. Retrieved from
www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/04/14/cb.why.internships.important/index.html
InternMatch. (2013). Editorial intern-Gannett custom media. Retrieved from
www.internmatch.com/internships/
Morrison, J. (2013). So you want a CMAT internship for credit. [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved
from www2.salisbury.edu/commarts/internships.html.
NPR. (2013). Internships. Retrieved from www.npr.org/about/careers/internships.html
Salisbury University. (2011). Information for CMAT 495 internship in Communication Arts.
Retrieved from www.salisbury.edu/commarts/internshipinfo.html
(2013). Mites on Ice. Retrieved from captitals.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=42575
(2013). The CONAN internship program. Retrieved from teamcoco.com/internships
(M. Benca, personal communication, April 15, 2013)
(K. Sisti, personal communication, April 10, 2013)
