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Journalism + Communications

Journalism and communications internships overseas are designed to provide students with practical experience in their chosen specialty and preferred career field while allowing students to develop marketable skills and build portfolios for future employers after graduating from the UO.
Journalism + Communications Internships are fully customizable and can be located in any of the locations where GlobalWorks offers internships. 

Journalism
Communications
Social Media
 
Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
 
Media
Writing + Editing
 

Sample Placements

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Communications Agencies
Creative Agencies
Food Companies + Producers
 
News Outlets
PR Agencies
Government Agencies
 
Magazines
Startups 
Privates Companies
 

 

Example Responsibilities

Group of journalists filming a press conference with large digital cameras

 

Social Media Management
Website Content Development
Client Relationship Management
Creating Proposals
Market Research
 
Copywriting + Editing
Press Releases
Event Planning
Interviewing
Email Campaigns
 
Branding
Communication + Marketing Strategy
Analyzing Data
Ad Concept Development
Blogging
 

Past Placement Examples

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CompanyLocationTasks
Both People & CommsBarcelona, Spain
  • English copywriting work for internal engagement
  • Internal communication campaign development
  • Benchmarking for clients’ public relations and communications efforts

*Please note that these are examples of placements where UO students have worked in the past, and due to the custom nature of the placement process we cannot guarantee these exact sites in the future.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently
  • Flexibility to take on multiple job responsibilities, including entry level tasks
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and deal with ambiguity
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
  • Strong attention to accuracy, details, and organizational skills