The department capitalizes on the vast internship opportunities available by virtue of its location in New York City. Our students have established an outstanding reputation within the various communication industries located in the metropolitan area. We have built strong ties with companies ranging in size from leading corporate affiliates to small entrepreneurial entities to non-profit organizations. Above all, the internship program expands student understanding of the dynamics of the ever-changing field of communication. Often, students will use their internship to either validate career aspirations or develop new direction.
Our undergraduate internship course allows students to earn academic credit for communications-related internships. The course is designed to provide Media, Culture, and Communication majors with the opportunity to work in various fields throughout the communications industry and to gain quality, career related experience. Our goal is to encourage students to apply the critical thinking and theoretical concepts learned through coursework within a professional work environment.
In order to earn credit for an internship our students must be of junior or senior level. Students can choose to earn either two or four credits per semester (not to exceed 6 during their academic career) based on how many working hours are spent at the company (see chart below). Please note that these are MINIMUM hours worked, i.e. student can work as many hours as they like and earn only one credit.
It is best to post your opportunity mid-way through the prior semester for which you would like to hire an intern. Your posting will remain visable to students until the end of the semester's registration period. NYU's academic terms as follows:
To request that your posting be removed please send a request via e-mail to Stacy Rosenberg, Assistant Director for External Relations.
Among other research methods, we strongly encourage students to read the company web site and annual report, decipher the ownership structure of the company, and conduct informational interviews with key people at the company. Please be as accommodating as possible to make their experience educational.
Finally, we ask that the company complete our intern evaluation form. Students can either e-mail this to their supervisor or bring in a hard copy of the form. Some companies also choose to write the student a general letter of reference that they may present on future interviews.
Assistant Director for External Relations
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
NYU Steinhardt
o: 212.992.9492
e: stacy.rosenberg@nyu.edu
Credit or Pay?
Some opportunities are paid internships, others are non-paid, credit based internships. If the internship is paid, the student can choose whether or not they want to register for academic credit. It is up to the individual organization what form of compensation will be offered to the student. Strictly credit-based internships often offer incentives including transportation and meal reimbursement.Our undergraduate internship course allows students to earn academic credit for communications-related internships. The course is designed to provide Media, Culture, and Communication majors with the opportunity to work in various fields throughout the communications industry and to gain quality, career related experience. Our goal is to encourage students to apply the critical thinking and theoretical concepts learned through coursework within a professional work environment.
In order to earn credit for an internship our students must be of junior or senior level. Students can choose to earn either two or four credits per semester (not to exceed 6 during their academic career) based on how many working hours are spent at the company (see chart below). Please note that these are MINIMUM hours worked, i.e. student can work as many hours as they like and earn only one credit.
Credit to Hours Worked Ratio
2 credits= 90 hours worked
4 credits= 180 hours worked
How to Post an Opportunity
If you wish to post an internship to our students, please fill out our internship posting form. After you fill out and submit the form it will be approved before it appears under the internship listings. (This page is password protected for viewing only by NYU students.)It is best to post your opportunity mid-way through the prior semester for which you would like to hire an intern. Your posting will remain visable to students until the end of the semester's registration period. NYU's academic terms as follows:
Fall: September through mid DecemberOur database is viewed mainly by your target applicant pool--students in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication. However, you may also wish to post your ad through Career Net a posting site of NYU's Wasserman Center for Career Development which is viewable by students of all majors at NYU.
Spring: Mid January through early May
Summer: Late May through early August
To request that your posting be removed please send a request via e-mail to Stacy Rosenberg, Assistant Director for External Relations.
How Students Are Evaluated
Students who earn credit for their internships are asked to complete a research portfolio. We consider the portfolio the centerpiece of the internship. Students are asked to conduct an in-depth analysis of the company including a weekly summary of media produced there. Depending on the company, this could be a description of the news stories produced, journal articles written, press releases made or press kits assembled, marketing events organized, new talent recruited, etc.Among other research methods, we strongly encourage students to read the company web site and annual report, decipher the ownership structure of the company, and conduct informational interviews with key people at the company. Please be as accommodating as possible to make their experience educational.
Finally, we ask that the company complete our intern evaluation form. Students can either e-mail this to their supervisor or bring in a hard copy of the form. Some companies also choose to write the student a general letter of reference that they may present on future interviews.
Employers with questions about the department's internship program can contact:
Stacy RosenbergAssistant Director for External Relations
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
NYU Steinhardt
o: 212.992.9492
e: stacy.rosenberg@nyu.edu