The following internship opportunities are employers our program has a relationship with, that previous students have completed, or that organizations have asked us to offer as opportunities for students. The internship coordinator updates these lists at least once a year.
Local Internships
PR
Mississippi State Division of Sports Illustrated
Hires per semester
The intern would have the opportunity to produce both written and video content for a nationally recognized outlet and would have the opportunity to be credentialed to sports events including but not limited to Mississippi State Athletics, the Senior Bowl and multiple camps across the country they may be interested in attending. This is currently an unpaid opportunity. All travel, etc. will be paid for for events outside of Starkville.
Contact:
Crissy Froyd
crissyfroyd@gmail.com
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Hires for fall, spring or summer
This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking experience in the community relations/marketing department at a regional hospital. Desired skills include: event planning, desktop publishing and organizational skills.
Contact:
Megan Pratt
megan.pratt@bmhcc.org
MSU Collegiate Recovery Community
Hires for fall, spring or summer
This person would be able to help carry out strategic communication plans. Skills with web design, and event planning are highly preferred but not required. As of now the position is unpaid.
Contact:
Santee Ezell
se126@msstate.edu
MSU Libraries
Hires for fall, spring or summer
Looking for a Public Relations Intern to assist with marketing materials including news stories, social media posts and flyers
Contact:
Pattye Archer
parcher@library.msstate.edu
United Way
Hires for fall, spring or summer
United Way of Lowndes County, based in Columbus, MS, works with 20+ non-profit agencies in the local area as a point of collaboration. We are looking for a volunteer intern who is talented with Social Media and with writing skills for assistance in our blog content.
Contact:
Renee Sanders
rsanders@uwlc-ms.org
MSU Office of Public Affairs
Hires in fall for full academic year
Office of Public Affairs is hiring a part-time student working position. This position would include gathering research, preparing information, and writing news feature stories in support of MSU’s goals. Applicants should be passionate about writing.
Contact:
Allison Matthews
allison.matthews@msstate.edu
(662)-325-7457
Small Mercies Animal Rescue (SMAR)
Hires for fall, spring or summer
Small Mercies Animal Rescue seeks a dynamic self-starter to assist communications and public relations efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of public relations and community outreach while working for a community-based nonprofit organization.
Contact:
Laura McPhail
lkmcphail@gmail.com
Please a send cover letter, resume, one writing sample and one graphic design sample
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is looking for a communication major of junior or senior standing to help us with our website and social media.
Contact:
Amanda Henry
ed.starkvillehabitat@gmail.com
Starkville Area Arts Council
Hires per semester
They are looking for students who can help update and maintain our Public Arts Calendar, help update and maintain our websites, help write copy for newsletters, websites, social media, and our Annual Report, and help design our Annual Report for 2020-2021.
Contact:
Juliette Reid
arts@starkvillearts.org
MSU Speaking Center
Hires per semester
The newly-formed MSU Speaking Center is looking to bring on a current MSU student to assist with duties related to running the center. The Speaking Center provides undergraduate students assistance with speeches and presentations. After training, the intern would assist with center promotion, student consultations, and organizational tasks. Completion of CO 1003 or CO 1013 is required.
Contact:
Cheryl Chambers
cchambers@comm.msstate.edu
MSU Housing & Residence Life
Hires for the spring
The intern will work under the supervision of the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to create, manage and analyze social media content and production material that resonates with our prospective students.
Contact:
Amber Brown
abrown@saffairs.msstate.edu
MSU Student Affairs
Hires for fall, spring or summer
Intern will assist in the initial stage of development and will work with all departments to help produce a cohesive brand among the division and material, both print and digital, that represents it.
Contact:
Brock Turnipseed
brock.turnipseed@msstate.edu
MSU Extension Health Science Unit
Paid internship
The Health Science Unit is in need of junior or senior students studying communications to assist with communications strategy and implementation. The team seeks highly motivated students willing to use existing skills and develop new ones, leading to a robust portfolio. It is expected that the selected candidate will increase the visibility of the Health Sciences Initiative at MSU and among other universities, government agencies, and allied institutions through announcements of accomplishments, opportunities, events, and so forth through these efforts.
Contact:
Jaylend Adams
jaylend.adams@ext.msstate.edu
Greater Starkville Development Partnership
Stipend
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership is looking for two (2) strong public relations intern candidates for their Fall 2023 Semester 14-week internship program. Moderate to proficient experience with the following expected duties is preferred: Event planning assistance, friendly customer service skills, knowledge of all Microsoft Office systems, moderate graphic design skills, moderate video production with iMovie or other editing software, organization and planning skills, social media copy editing and platform scheduling, strong writing and editorial skills, and other communication skills.
Contact:
Paige Watson
pwatson@starkville.org
Office of Admissions and Scholarships
Hires in fall for full academic year
The Marketing & Communications Intern will specifically serve in the area of Enrollment Marketing. The intern will work under the supervision of the Social Media Specialist to create, manage and analyze social media that resonates with prospective students. The intern will also work with the Project Coordinator to support production of videos and photos for web content.
Contact:
Casey Malone
casey.malone@msstate.edu
Bagley College of Engineering
Hires in fall for full academic year
These students will assist with writing press releases, news articles, feature stories, and promotional copy for the college’s website and print publications. There are also opportunities to help produce videos, assist with event planning, and design for print and Web.
Contact:
Kristen Polk
kpolk@msstate.edu
MSU Social Science Research Center (SSRC)
Hires for fallPaid
The Social Science Research Center at MSU is seeking a communication intern to work 10-15 hours a week. Job duties will include writing for center publications and websites, assisting with video and photography projects, and aid with social media campaigns.
Contact:
Emile Creel
emile.creel@ssrc.msstate.edu
(662)-325-8102
Submit resume, writing samples, and contact information for (2) references
First Presbyterian Church Starkville
Under the leadership of FPC’s ministry staff and officers, and in a mature, Christian, and professional manner, the Communication Intern will provide faithful and effective communications support to FPC’s ministry.
Contact:
FPC Personnel Committee
info@fpcstarkville.org
(662)-323-1994
MSU Southern Rural Development Center
Paid internship
This intern has the opportunity to participate in hands-on outreach projects across a broad spectrum including web communication (website, electronic newsletters, and social media), publication design and content development.
Contact:
Carmen Kelly
carmen.kelly@msstate.edu
MSU Shared Advancement Services
Hires in fall for full academic yearPaid internship
Hiring someone who is a rising junior, and the internship will last until next May- potentially longer. We’ll offer experience in event planning, public relations, communication writing, and management, in addition to exposure to some of the University’s top leadership and major donors.
Contact:
Anisa Inmon
jimon@foundation.msstate.edu
The Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University
Hires in fall for full academic year
Looking for a creative, motivated, and enthusiastic student intern to assist with various aspects of public outreach. This may include the maintenance of social media accounts and websites, publication of newsletters and other print media, the development of educational programming for our museum, and assisting with the scheduling and promotion of archaeologically-themed activities and events throughout the state. Other outreach opportunities may be available based on individual skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Contact:
Derek Anderson
dta49@msstate.edu
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority
Hires per semesterPaid internship
The intern will work for the part of TTW that promotes the Waterway to businesses and industries. They will perform duties associated with this: creating a monthly newsletter, updating and maintaining all aspects of social media, assisting with preparation of our annual Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Conference performing light office duties.
Contact:
Hope Oakes
Hope.Oakes@tenntom.org
Starkville Strong
Work will be assigned and supervised by the Executive Director for Starkville Strong. Given the nature of the work, it is preferred that the candidate have an interest in community service and engagement. An ideal candidate will want to gain experience in identifying problems and solutions, planning and organizing events, community outreach, economic development, various marketing strategies, strategic communication strategies and more. Assignments will be carried out both with supervision from Starkville Strong team members and remotely, therefore candidates who are intrinsically motivated, organized, take initiative and possess time management skills are preferred.
Contact:
Helen Sterk
hsterk@me.com
J.L. King Center
The intern will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the public relations field for a local nonprofit organization, provide concrete deliverables and learn from professionals in the areas of graphic design, public relations, social media, and media production. A small monthly stipend will be given for this position. 10 hours a week. Create and curate engaging content, build relationships with current and prospective donors, create and distribute promotional materials, research, coordinate, and attend various events.
Contact:
To Apply:
jlkingcenter.org/get-involved
Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic
The Marketing and Business Development Intern will develop and implement engaging social media content across platforms, aligning with Columbus Ortho's brand and messaging, assist with the planning and execution of internal and community events, and conduct research and gather data to support marketing initiatives and measure campaign effectiveness.
Contact:
Tatum Milton
tmilton@columbusortho.com
Tellos Creative
Stipend
Experience ALL aspects of public relations with a wide range of cool clients. Gain experience in account management, event production, ad production, social media, web development and video production. A Tellos intern should have excellent writing and proofing skills and be willing to participate in a wide variety of projects including 2 large events. Onsite assistance with a conference in Tupelo is required on Sept. 18-20, 2024. All expenses will be paid. Good organizational skills are needed along with an energetic mindset. Internship can be used for course credit.
Contact:
Kathy Kenne
kathy@telloscreative.com
MSU College of Education
Paid
Photography events, create short form content for social platforms, brainstorm and develop content, monitor trends, and assist with other communication efforts. The intern should be proficient with social media platforms, skilled at photography and video for social media and have strong writing skills.
Contact:
Bethany Shipp
bethany.shipp@msstate.edu
To apply, send resume, a writing sample, and three samples of content you have created, such as photography, videos, or social media posts.
PR & Journalism
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Hires for fall, spring or summerPaid internship
MWF internship. Intern will assist with events, scan for mentions in the press, and work the front desk.
Contact:
Maureen Lipscomb
frontdesk@gtrlink.org
Publishing Group at HPC
Hires for fall, spring or summer
Interns will assist with writing press releases, news articles, technical- and-feature stories for various research websites and print publications for the various HPC2 member center and institutes. There are also opportunities to help take photos at events and contribute design ideas for print and Web projects.
Contact:
Diane Godwin
diane@hpc.msstate.edu
MSU Social Science Research Center, Project ECHO
Hires in fall for full academic year
The Communications Student Assistant will support the goals of Project ECHO by providing technical assistance during or after weekly sessions, writing, editing, and publishing content that will serve as instructional resources. Strong writing skills, social media management experience, and graphic design and photography skills are a plus.
Contact:
Melissa Luckett
melissa.luckett@ssrs.msstate.edu
College of Architecture Art and Design
Hires in fall for full academic yearPaid
Students will photograph and write about events, post news/events to the website, manage social media, and write letters to donors.
Contact:
Christie McNeal
cmcneal@caad.msstate.edu
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Hires in fall for full academic yearPaid internship
CVM is seeking a junior or senior to be a Communications Writing Intern. They would assist the Office of the Dean with writing, editing, and curating content for both print and online channels of communication. This is a paid position.
Contact:
Mel Thurlow
mel.thurlow@msstate.edu
Elle Paige
Hires per semesterPaid internship
Elle Paige is looking for an intern to be responsible for weekly email content, social media posts, website management, and creating graphics for print materials. Photography experience is a bonus!
Contact:
Laken Shaw
ellepaigesales@gmail.com
MSU Division of Development and Alumni
Hires in fall for full academic yearPaid internship
Writing intern needed for the MSU Division of Development and Alumni to assist the Publications Manager with communication activities.
Contact:
Addie Mayfield
amayfield@advservices.msstate.edu
MSU Athletic Communication
Hires in fall for full academic year
Work with sports information directors in the MSU athletic department, writing press releases, updating social media accounts, and other responsibilities related to MSU sporting events.
Contact:
Brian Ogden
HailState.com/employment
Starkville Daily News
Hires for fall, spring or summer
General news interns would assist the editor, write 2-5 stories a week, and take pictures at events they are covering. Interns would cover Starkville events mainly, but there is the potential to cover West Point.
Contact:
If interested, send resume to
editor@starkvilledailynews.com
Starkville Daily News Sports
Sports interns would report to the sports editor. With SDN and DTL, we have only two writers to cover about 6 schools (Starkville High, Starkville Academy, Oak Hill Academy, West Point High, Eupora High, and East Webster High) on Friday nights. We are looking for aspiring sportswriters to help cover high school football on these nights, but it doesn't only have to start and stop with football coverage. For those who are interested in sportswriting, they can send a resume and writing samples to Danny P. Smith.
Contact:
Danny P. Smith
sports@starkvilledailynews.com
Broadcasting
MSU Athletic Department
Hail State Productions, MSU Athletics Video Production
The intern will serve as a production assistant during the broadcast of live sporting events, work with replay and graphics teams, and gain knowledge and skills to produce quality events.
Contact:
Bennie Ashford
bashford@athletics.msstate.edu
First United Methodist Church/ WOBV
Hires for fall, spring or summer
As the broadcasting intern for FUMC in Starkville, students will work on all aspects of TV production to produce about 5 hours of original content a week.
Contact:
Bill Green
bgreen3@gmail.com
WCBI
Hires for fall, spring or summer
Located in Columbus, MS, WCBI is a leader in local broadcast news. They are frequently looking for Broadcasting students to intern at various capacities.
Contact:
Ansley Perkins
aperkins@wcbi.com
WMSV Radio
Hires for fall, spring or summer
WMSV is located on MSU’s campus and serves MSU students as well as Starkville residents.. Students will write, record and archive segments, manage social media etc.
Contact:
Steve Ellis
sellis@wmsv.msstate.edu
Mossy Oak Gamekeeper
Help manage the production load and gain valuable hands-on experience while working in various production areas, including podcast production and editing, TV production and editing, social media, SEO campaigns, photography, graphic design, magazine development, and more.
Contact:
Richie Davenport
rdavenport@moosemedia.com
mossyoakgamekeeper.com/
MaxxSouth Sports
Students may gain experience with production cameras, live sports graphics, and replay. MaxxSouth Sports typically covers high school and community college sports in the Starkville area. Games are most often on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Contact:
Jacob Frost
jacob.frost@maxxsouth.com
Cumulus Radio – Columbus, MS
Looking for a radio/ broadcasting intern.
Contact:
Chris Stryker
662-546-0470
Chris.Stryker@cumulus.com
Remote Internships (All)
Fan Media
Fan Media Network has remote internship positions for college credit available for journalism students with a focus on video and sports. More about the experience at: youtube.com/watch?v=tbxDuq14yp8
Contact:
A.B. Bhakta
abbhakta@fanmedianetwork.com
EatY’all
EATYALL is seeking passionate, hardworking college juniors, seniors or graduate students with strong video editing skills, writing skills and/or digital networking & production skills to participate in internship projects for our Find Family Farms platform this summer. Applicants must be interested in where their food comes from and the health & safety of our American food supply. Interns will have the opportunity to publish content, network with leaders across the U.S. and most importantly, make a positive impact.
Contact:
Marianna Chapman
marianna@eatyall.com
Agile Technology
Agile has 3 available internships in the areas of content writing, marketing, and sales and customer relations.
Contact:
Christie Lawrence
christie.j3.lawrence@gmail.com
Content Creation Coach
Seeking interns to work on projects that will leverage social media more effectively and build greater engagement and visibility for our company and brand.
Contact:
Sarah Schwab
sarah@contentcreationcoach.com
Epilepsy Foundation
Hires per semester
Epilepsy Foundation Mississippi is seeking an eager public relations intern to assist our nonprofit as we lead the fight to overcome challenges of those living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. We need a go-getter looking to gain more experience in the field by assisting with public relations projects as well as managing and executing some self-started projects and events with guidance from the team
Contact:
Sara Franklin
mississippi@efa.org
True Story Public Relations
Open Summer & Fall. The internship is fully remote and approximately 10 hours per week. It is unpaid, with the opportunity for a stipend at the end based on involvement. You can see the full job description and apply here: https://truestorypr.co/careers/internship/
Contact:
Whitney Lee
whitney@truestory.pr.co
Jason Broyles Music
Nashville-based singer/songwriter is looking for a PR intern to assist with social media management, web and mobile platform management, producing promotional materials
Contact:
Jason Broyles
jasonbroyles1@gmail.com
Corporations
| Company/Organization | Concentration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | Various Concentrations | Various/Remote |
| Disney | Various Concentrations | Orlando, FL Anaheim, CA |
| UPS | PR/Comm Studies | Various |
| Adidas | PR | Various |
| PR | Various | |
| Express | PR | Columbus, OH New York, NY |
| FedEx | PR/Journalism | Various |
| Starbucks | Various Concentrations | Various |
| Estee Lauder | Various Concentrations | New York, NY |
| Wells Fargo | Charlotte, NC |
Entertainment
| Company/Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Comcast Entertainment Group | Various |
| NBC Universal | New York City |
| Sony Music | Various |
| AEG Live | Los Angeles, CA |
| Nickelodeon Internship Program | Various |
| Paramount | Various |
| Television Academy Foundation | Various |
| Warner Music Group | Various |
| Oscars | Various |
| Netflix | Various |
PR Firms
| Company/Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Burson Marstellar | Various |
| Edelman | Various |
| Weber Shandwick | Various |
| Porter Novelli | Various |
| Jackson Spalding | Atlanta, GA |
| Jarrard Phillips Cate and Hancock | Nashville, TN Chicago, IL |
| Fleishman-Hillard | Various |
| Intermark Group | Birmingham, AL |
| Ketchum | Various |
| Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods | Little Rock, AR |
| The Cirlot Agency | Jackson, MS Washington D.C. |
| STYLE | Birmingham, AL |
| Peritus | Birmingham, AL |
| Sullivan Branding | Memphis, TN |
| Obsidian | Memphis, TN |
HOW TO FIND MORE PR FIRM INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “Public Relations Firm Internship in (Location of your choice)”
News
| Company/Organization | Concentration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Boston Globe | Journalism | Boston, MA |
| FOX News | Various | Various |
| CBS News | Journalism, Broadcasting | Washington D.C. NYC |
| The Washington Post | Journalism | Washington, D.C. |
| NPR | Various | Various |
| ABC News | Journalism, Broadcasting | NYC |
| Associated Press | Journalism | Various |
| NBC News | Various | Various |
| NBC29 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Wesh 2 News | Winter Park, FL |
HOW TO FIND MORE NEWS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “News (PR/Comm Studies/Journalism/Broadcasting/Theatre/Communication) Internship”
Non-Profit
| Company/Organization | Concentration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Various | Various |
| National Organization for Women | Various | Washington D.C. |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Public Relations | Phoenix, AZ |
| American Heart Association | Public Relations | Various |
| Save the Children | Public Relations, Journalism | Fairfield, CT Washington, D.C. |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Various | Memphis, TN |
| Youth Villages | Various | Various |
| Feeding America | Various | Various |
| United Way | Washington, PA |
HOW TO FIND MORE NON-PROFIT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “Non-profit (PR/Comm Studies/Journalism/Broadcasting/Theatre/Communication) Internship”
Political
| Company/Organization | Concentration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation | Public Relations | Washington, D.C. |
| Politico | Journalism | Arlington, VA |
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | Various | Washington D.C. |
| Republican Congressional Campaign Committee | Various | Washington D.C. |
| Third Way | Public Relations | Washington D.C. |
| Cato Institute | Various | Washington, D.C. |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Public Relations | Various |
| Congressman Michael Guest | Public Relations, Journalism | Washington, D.C. |
| Congressman Trent Kelly | Public Relations, Journalism | Washington, D.C. |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Various | Washington, D.C. Remote |
| Secretary of State Michael Watson | Various | Washington, D.C. |
HOW TO FIND MORE POLITICAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “MS/US (PR/Comm Studies/Journalism/Broadcasting/Theatre/Communication) Internship in/with Government/Political Organization”
Sports
| Company/Organization | Concentration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Team Work Online | Various | Various |
| NFL | Various | Various |
| ESPN | Various | Various |
| Fancred | Public Relations | Various |
| Scout | Journalism, Public Relations | Seattle, WA NYC |
| NBA | Various | NYC Secaucus, NJ |
| NCAA | Public Relations | Indianapolis, IN |
| CNN Sports | Broadcasting | Atlanta, GA |
HOW TO FIND MORE SPORTS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “Sports/Athletic (or a specific team) (PR/Comm Studies/Journalism/Broadcasting/Theatre/Communication) Internships”
Journalism
| Company/Organization | Concentration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab | PR, Journalism | Dauphin Island, AL |
| Washington Media Institute | Washington, D.C. | |
| MPAEF | Jackson, MS | |
| Madison County Magazine | Various MS Locations | |
| Poynter’s Journalism Internship Database | Various | |
| Mississippi Today | MS | |
| New York Times | Various | |
| Associated Press | Various | |
| Los Angeles Times | Various | |
| The Washington Post | Washington, D.C. |
HOW TO FIND MORE JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “Journalism Internship” or “Writing internships” in/with your desired location/organization.
Theatre
| Company/Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| News Stage Theatre | Jackson, MS |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | NYC |
| Hartford Stage | Hartford, CT |
| Shakespeare & Company | Berkshire, MA |
| Atlanta Shakespeare Academy | Atlanta, GA |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL |
| The Broadway League | NYC |
| The Intern Group | Various |
| Straz Center | Tampa, FL |
| The Muny | St. Louis, MO |
| Music Theater Works | Wilmette, IL |
HOW TO FIND MORE THEATRE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Search on Google, LinkedIn, Indeed or Internships.com: “Internships in the theatre” or “Theatre internships”
Career Center Connections
Use the link below to view potential communication job opportunities through the MSU Career Center.