Are you passionate about storytelling and creating content that captivates audiences? Do you have a knack for researching and reporting on the latest news and trends? A media, communication, and publishing internship could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Use the power of words and creativity to shape and influence society. Whether it’s telling compelling stories, informing the public, or shaping public opinion, a career in media and communications can be both challenging and rewarding.
increase in digital-native newsroom employment (Pew Research Center)
median annual wage for technical writers (US BLS)
median annual wage for media and communication occupations (US BLS)
of employers prefer to hire candidates with work experience (NACE)
Remote media, communications, and publishing internships are opportunities for students to work with a team to create, develop, and distribute content across various platforms and mediums, such as digital, print, video, photography, and more.
As a communications and media intern, your tasks may include writing, editing, creating and publishing content, managing social media accounts, conducting research, and working with various forms of media, including print, digital, video, and photography.
As a remote intern in the communications field, you will have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills that will be beneficial for your future career. These include improving your writing and editing abilities, learning how to create and distribute content across different platforms, enhancing your research and analytical skills, and gaining experience in project management and communication with clients and team members. With the competitive nature of these industries, a remote internship can provide you with valuable experience and skills that can set you apart from other job candidates in the future.
Don’t take our word for it – hear from remote communications interns…
University of Birmingham
– Remote Editorial and Communications internship, with a company based in Hong Kong
“Virtual Internships helped to get me exposed to the daily tasks carried out in a workplace to help a company run efficiently. It was a valuable learning experience and definitely surprised me in the way that journalism companies run.”
Biggest skill gain?
“Gaining experience in writing and publishing articles was definitely my favourite part. I definitely improved in being able to use multiple online tools and software essential to this field.”
Any advice for future interns?
“A team effort is required and everyone must do their part in order for things to run smoothly”
Durham University
– Editorial Intern, with a company based in Hong Kong
“After completing the virtual internships program, I now feel confident enough to search for a job within my field.”
Biggest skill gain?
“I am thankful for this opportunity because it cemented my love for writing and abled me to expand my journalism skillset. ”
Any advice for future interns?
“Ask questions!”
Durham University
– Media Intern, with a company based in USA
Virtual internships completely changed my perspectives on remote working. Now I’ve realised that I can do work from anywhere in the world!
Biggest skill gain?
My communication and collaboration skills in a remote working environment.
Any advice for future interns?
Network, network, network!
University of Sussex
– Game Content Inclusitivity Intern, with a company based in USA
My confidence in gaining employment has increased because now I am confident on what I want to do after I graduate and what I want to achieve in the future. I am thankful that I got this opportunity with Virtual Internships.
Biggest skill gain?
The confidence I have in my communication skills!
Any advice for future interns?
Make the most of this opportunity.
Increase social media engagement across three platforms and work with the content team to create multiple digital assets.
Research potential partnerships on our social media platforms. Support the Director in translation work, new pitches (editing and designing), and creating the company newsletter.
Design digital posters and banners for book marketing campaigns. Conduct live sessions on facebook and instagram with authors, literary activists, and more.
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