English majors are strongly encouraged to gain career experience and course credit through an internship in their field of interest during their junior or senior year. Internships for academic credit give students practical, hands-on experience, allowing them to explore their career choices before graduating.
The English Department at Assumption College offers internships at more than 70 professional sites in central Massachusetts. Students can intern with publishing companies, newspapers, magazines, nonprofit organizations, theaters, radio stations, television stations, political organizations, internet providers, public relations groups, and advertising agencies.
Current and recent internships include:
WGBH Boston offers internships in writing, production, and public relations for programs including The Antiques Roadshow, The American Experience and This Old House.
The American Cancer Society offers internships in writing, editing, public relations, community development, and educational liaison.
Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau interns write press releases, interview public figures and celebrities, work to develop special events and festivals.
WHDH-TV 7 Boston offers internships in newsroom writing, including feature stories, sports and entertainment broadcasting, cyber-journalism, public relations and editing.
PULSE Magazine offers internships in journalism, marketing, editing, and public relations.
Boston Globe offers journalism and online web journalism, layout and design, and editing.
Worcester Telegram and Gazette offers writing and editing opportunities in every department.
WAAF offers training in broadcasting, public relations, writing, and advertising.
Davis Publishing offers interns a choice of editing, graphic design, public relations, and technical writing opportunities.
Higgins Armory offers journalism and opportunities to create, develop and present special programs, educational presentations, and curatorial work.
Worcester Sharks interns work in public relations, marketing and journalism and television interviews.