Internships

Internships help Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies majors explore some of the ways they can apply their knowledge and training before they graduate.

Many internship students discover that they love a particular industry or type of job, helping them better define what they want to do after graduation. Just as important, some students find that the job they thought they wanted is not a good fit for them after interning in that setting. That experience helps them adjust their post-graduation plans.

The Greater Milwaukee area is big and diverse and provides an array of potential internship opportunities for students. As part of their professional development, we encourage our students to draw upon both UWM and personal resources to develop professionally or locate suitable internships, including:

Depending on the internship, the role can be paid or unpaid. However, whether paid or not, internships are a valuable way to build a resume before graduation.

• Enrolling in JAMS 289 Internship in Journalism and Media Communication, Lower Division or JAMS 489 Internship in Journalism and Media Communication, Upper Division in the Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies course list of the catalog.
• Networking through friends and family and their connections
• Networking through student organizations or professional organizations
• Using job boards and other online sites where internships are posted
• Connecting with the UWM’s Office of Student Experience and Talent for resume assistance, interviewing tips, internship and job postings and more
• Networking with alums of your program via Panthers Connect and asking questions about their internship experiences. 

Internships are an important step toward gaining professional experience and choosing and career. Students who are not JAMS majors or minors are not eligible for JAMS internship credits.

To apply for an internship, email the following information to jams-internships@uwm.edu:

1. A copy of your transcript (unofficial is fine).
2. A copy of your resume.
3. An essay: 1 to 2-pages, double-spaced explaining:
   a) Why you would be a good representative of the JAMS Program in an internship.
   b) Which area you are wishing to intern in, and whether you already have an internship lined up.
   c) Any holistic details you want us to know about you and your background to help us understand your academic potential.
4. Please ensure all files are submitted in PDF format. Sending any other format will delay your application.