Paula K. Dixon, M.A. Communication

Communication Department  ::  Emmanuel College  :: www.ec.edu/communication

 

CM402 Internship

Syllabus Internship Contract Internship Evaluation Feedback Requirements

This course applies academic knowledge and skills in approved organizations on or off campus, as per written agreement among student, faculty supervisor, and sponsoring organization. Settings include media production, media relations, employee relations, human resource development, public relations, advertising, political campaigns, and ministry programs. Students work under the direct supervision of a professional representative in coordination with the director of the Communication Studies program or Internship Coordinator.

 

Communication majors holding junior or senior must complete an internship. Objectives for each internship are developed under supervision Communication Department Chair. Student interns are evaluated by job supervisors working in cooperation with the Communication faculty. Grades for internships are assigned by the internship coordinator.

 

This course is offered each semester and summers.

 

Course Assessment Tool

 

Recent Internship Experiences

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Cox Radio (NYSE: CXR), Athens, Ga. - formerly Southern Broadcasting - Bulldog 103.7 FM, (radio operations, audio production)

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North Point Church, Alpharetta, Ga. (media production, set design)

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LifeSprings Resources, Franklin Springs, Ga. (graphic design, writing & editing, video production & editing, television production, set design)

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Jackson County Parks & Recreation, Jefferson, Ga. (graphic design, public relations)

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Law Offices of Ronald C. Parnell, PC, Conyers, Ga., (public relations, graphic design, Web development)

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Pinnacle Bank, Royston, Ga. (public relations, human resources, marketing)

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Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, N.C. (fundraising, public relations)

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Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, Ga. (public relations)

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WBIC-AM Gospel Mix, Royston, Ga. (audio production)

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WSB-TV (ABC affiliate), Atlanta, Ga. (video production)

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Camp Lurecrest, Lake Lure, N.C. (special event planning)

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Redemption World Outreach Center, Greenville, S.C. (media production)

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WNEG-TV (local CBS affiliate), Toccoa, Ga. (video production)

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Cornerstone Conference, IPHC, N.C. (public relations)

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Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (GGCSA), Hartwell, Ga. (public relations)

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Chamber of Commerce, Hart County, Ga. (public relations)

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Athens Regional Media Center, Athens, Ga. (public relations)

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Jefferson County Arkansas Child Support Inc., Arkansas (public relations)

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Franklin County Citizen (formerly The Royston Newsleader) Lavonia, Ga. (journalism)

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Ty Cobb Memorial Hospital, Royston, Ga. (public relations)

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Emmanuel College :

Alumni Affairs (public relations, special event planning)

Admissions (graphic design, video production, magazine writer/editor)

Student Life (graphic design, video production, special event planning)

o  Service Learning (graphic design, video production, special event planning)

Sports Information (public relations, media relations)

o  Media Productions (video production)

o  Emmanuel ACTS (public relations, special event planning)

 

Additional Possibilities for Internships

To see a number of regional internship opportunities, click here and scroll down to the "Internship" heading. Several internship books listing hundreds of media internships are available for review in our Career Placement Office.

 

 

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