Practicum & Internship Opportunities

The Tennessean

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Company Name

The Tennessean

Website:

https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Site/GANNETTINTERNSHIPS/Posting/View/56881

Description of Opportunity

2023 Summer News Reporting Internship

Nashville, TN, USA Req #26963

Monday, March 20, 2023

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating … Read more “The Tennessean”

Knoxville Voter Turnout Coalition and UT Sociology

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Knoxville Voter Turnout Coalition and UT Sociology

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Description of Opportunity

The Knoxville Voter Turnout Coalition (KVTC) is collaborating with the University of Tennessee to examine strategies to increase voter turnout in the Knoxville area. For the past 20 years, Tennessee has ranked among the lowest states in voter turnout (ranging from 42-46 among the 50 states), and Knoxville’s voter turnout in local and regional elections often does not even reach 20% of eligible voters. The KTVC/UTK collaboration is seeking to increase voter turnout through fully nonpartisan strategies. We seek assistance from students in Communications and Journalism who … Read more “Knoxville Voter Turnout Coalition and UT Sociology”

Knoxville Oak Ridge Labor Council and UT Sociology Department

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Knoxville Oak Ridge Labor Council and UT Sociology Department

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Description of Opportunity

The Knoxville Oak Ridge Central Labor Council (KORCLC) is collaborating with the University of Tennessee to bring information to disadvantaged minorities about opportunities for training and jobs through the wide variety of trades that are represented by the KORCLC. Union jobs are among the best paid, provide the best benefits, and are among the most secure of blue-collar jobs in the US. Apprenticeships provide the entry point for so many of these jobs (in areas across building and manufacturing), but the information about their availability … Read more “Knoxville Oak Ridge Labor Council and UT Sociology Department”

Atlanta Press Club

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Company Name

Atlanta Press Club

Website:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejW908gYtx7lZMhzPt0W8MKzsEt6Nc0_SkHLTsdgTTMWY1Sw/viewform

Description of Opportunity

The Atlanta Press Club is excited to announce applications are open for our summer journalism internship program. APC pairs interns with many of Atlanta’s top news organizations, where they receive hands-on experience in writing and reporting. We are proud to partner with several news organizations but cannot guarantee the same publications or outlets will participate each year. In past years, for example, we paired students with top editors at
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta magazine
Atlanta Civic Circle
Capital B
Georgia Public Broadcasting
WABE
Our journalism interns receive hands-on work experience … Read more “Atlanta Press Club”

Palm Tree Pod Co,

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Company Name

Palm Tree Pod Co,

Website:

https://www.palmtreepodco.com

Description of Opportunity

Palm Tree Pod Co. is looking to fill the 150hr practicum spot – looking to fill this position immediately

-the position would be part remote and part in the office – but this is very flexible

-responsibilities include but are not limited too: audio editing for podcasts (cleaning up raw audio, cutting in music, ads, intros, outros, credits, etc), video editing (creating clips from podcasts for social media reels, YouTube clips, and even turning full podcast episodes into YouTube videos), in person recording (video/audio) at our Knoxville based studio, … Read more “Palm Tree Pod Co,”

Nokian Tyres

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Company Name

Nokian Tyres

Website:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8f8cb79c-9e43-43ea-96c0-a183f1868298&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=460337&lang=en_US&source=EN

Description of Opportunity

Nokian Tyres, based in Nashville, is looking for a corporate communications intern for the summer months. This position will require robust copywriting ability. They are looking for a strong writer.

Work Mode

On site

Semesters or Time Period Available

Summer

Contact

Wes Boling
Senior Communications and Content Manager
wes.boling@nokiantyres.com
629-204-0702

NBCUniversal

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Company Name

NBCUniversal

Website:

https://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships

Description of Opportunity

NBCU has now posted their 2023 Summer Internships. They will be recruiting for over 500 internship positions this summer, across all of their businesses and locations in the US. They even have remote / virtual opportunities, too!

You can find all of their postings and requirements at the link below. Postings will go down on February 3rd, so students need to apply early! Students may apply to more than one opportunity, but do be thoughtful in the approach.

Work Mode

On site

Semesters or Time Period Available

Summer

Contact

 

Minnesota Star Tribune

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Company Name

Minnesota Star Tribune

Website:

https://forms.gle/wtErw9bd84T7Jdmn9

Description of Opportunity

Minnesota’s largest newspaper, the Star Tribune, is hosting a virtual internship and early career job fair Oct. 25, a chance to learn about opportunities in our newsroom while receiving one-on-one advice for résumés, clips and interviewing skills.

The deadline is 10 a.m. (Central time) on Friday, Oct. 21. Participation is capped at 50 with a waiting list!

Work Mode

On site

Semesters or Time Period Available

Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester

Contact

Chase Davis
Deputy Managing Editor, Digital Strategy and Technology
Chase.Davis@startribune.com

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

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McClung Museum of Natural Hisstory and Culture

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For UT Students

Description of Opportunity

Undergraduate Internships
Are you interested in a mission-driven career? Get your start by interning at UT’s on-campus museum. This spring semester, earn credit hours while gaining hands-on experience and a broad perspective of the museum profession. Internships are open to all majors, with some preferences outlined for certain positions. Areas of specialization include:

Communications
Development
Exhibition Curation
Environmental Archaeology
Exhibitions and Operations
Visitor Services
Arts & Culture Collection
Malacology Collection
Archaeology Collection
Each week you will spend eight hours with your direct supervisor gaining … Read more “McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture”

WATE-TV

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Company Name

WATE-TV

Website:

https://www.wate.com/about/internships-at-wate-6-on-your-side/

Description of Opportunity

Here is a copy of the intern listing from the jobs section of WATE’s website.

Depending upon the number of applicants, we are shooting for 5 interns in news, 2 for sports and 1 with our digital/online team.
Also, here are links.
For news/sports: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/TN-Knoxville/Unpaid-Intern-News_REQ-19696

For digital: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/TN-Knoxville/Intern-Digital-News–Upaid_REQ-19681

Students can also go to wate.com and look under the “Jobs” tab and select “Intern at WATE”.

WATE-TV is currently accepting News Internship applications for the 2022 fall semester. College students can apply for internships in News, Sports or Weather. Internships for this semester … Read more “WATE-TV”