Internships
BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP AND GETTING THE RIGHT ONE.
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Internships are the bridge between school and your career. If you need help with applying for them ask your advisor or teacher who is familiar with the area(s) in which you are applying. Choose your dream job first no matter how many skills you have, then apply at other places that match what you want to do as a career. Keep in mind that some places want you to have experience when you apply, not just book smarts. One great way to do this is volunteering. Use the resources in your school and ask someone who is in your field of work for opportunities and referrals. Another crucial part of this is applying as soon as possible, because waiting until the last minute can lessen your chances of getting in. Finding the right internship can be difficult at times. Below is a list of internships.
Available Year-Round
THE SHADE ROOM
The Shade Room, one of the biggest celebrity news sites, updates fans on the latest news about their favorite celebrities. This spring, The Shade Room is taking in new interns. The categories include, fashion, music, sports, politics, creative, video, journalism/writers, hosts/interviewers and more. Send in resume and writing or video samples and email to interns.theshaderoom@gmail.com
D.C. UNITED
If you’re a soccer or D.C. United fan, this internship will give you the opportunity to collect college credit this spring and also give you a kick start in beginning a career in sports. All D.C. United internships are unpaid and do not provide an internship with living accommodations. For general questions about the internship program, please contact internship@dcunited.com.
ESPN
This is your chance to launch a career with one of the world’s most legendary companies. Whatever field you’re studying, you’ll be able to jump right in and produce work that touches millions of sports fans. ESPN offers internships in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Your internship will be filled with cool experiences and learning opportunities. You’ll work directly with some of the biggest names in the industry, have access to ESPN’s Speaker Series and see your projects come to life out in the world. Here you can surf and pick an internship that suits you most. ESPN Careers
TIME INC.
Time, Inc. has more than 90 brands in the communications world, these brands range from Essence to Sports Illustrated. Students can start applying for the summer internships; the deadlines vary based on what you are applying for. Time, Inc also has a technology internship that will be available during the summer as well. This is the perfect opportunity for college students because it can also lead to a career with Time, Inc. For students who are looking for something after graduation they also offer a post-grad fellowship that lasts a full-year. TIME Internships
KM PRODUCTIONS
KM Productions media internships are available all year round to video, photo and film students. You will get the opportunity to work on full-length film projects, events and more. Students are required to know many Adobe editing programs and Final Cut Pro. In addition to that you need to have the knowledge of photography cameras, videography and equipment.
KM Intern
AFT
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) provides paid internships for both undergraduates and graduates. Interns will have the opportunity to work independently on research projects, both long-term and short-term, as well as represent the AFT. The summer internship deadline is March 1st and the winter deadline is June 1st.
AFT Internships
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