The Internship Program
Practical Skills Led to Full-Time Job
"My Communications Media internship led me to a career in the nonprofit sector. I love helping others, and feel truly valuable to those I serve. The Comm Media faculty, NBS, IUP-TV, and WIUP-FM all prepared me to excel in my role, and I'm forever grateful"
Cherie (Cain) Peters, Class of '04, Senior Program Manager, National Kidney Foundation in Pittsburgh
Communications Media students often find their internship experience is one of the most important parts of their IUP education.
Latest information for Communications Media Interns
An internship is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to work in their field of choice while receiving university credit. Students earn nine credits for a summer internship, completing 360 hours of internship work. Students can find their own sites or choose from many resources identified by the department. Students secure internships at radio and TV stations, sports teams, magazines, graphic design firms, promotion agencies, private corporations, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and many more sites. Students typically intern in Pennsylvania, New York, and the Washington, DC area.
Some of our many internship sites include:
- Altoona Curve
- American Heart Association
- Broad Street Music Group
- Center City Film and Video
- Elias Savion
- iHeartMedia, Inc.
- Kennywood Park
- Make-a-Wish Foundation
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Tesla
- Thurner Photography
- Vinegar Hill Creative
- Washington Wild Things
- WAMO
- WJAC-TV
- WQED
- WTAE-TV
The Washington Center, located in Washington, DC, offers internships that integrate academic and work experiences in government, corporate, and nonprofit organizations. TWC interns participate in academic seminars featuring speakers who are leaders in government, media, and the D.C. community. Scholarships and tuition assistance are frequently available.
IUP Communications Media students have interned at organizations such as:
- Voice of America
- Smithsonian Museums of Asian Art
- Public Broadcasting System
- National PTA
- Mid-Atlantic Sports Consultants
- Bravo
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities
- RedEye Professional Post
- Double R Productions