College of Communications

About the Majors

We offer TV and Radio News internship opportunities in all dayparts and formats: morning shows, breaking news, primetime programming, business news, politics, health, and entertainment. Interns can be in the control rooms for live news events, pitch stories in editorial meetings, meet and greet on-air guest, accompany reporters in the field, assist with research, practice writing, search for video, audio and more. If you specifically want to build your multi-media portfolio, all of our web properties seek interns who want to learn how to research, write, edit and blog for this medium. We want journalism interns who are newshounds, obsess over current events and want to work in a dynamic 24-hour environment.  

Do you have on-air ambitions? Are you the face of your campus TV station?  If so, here is your chance to become an FNCU Reporter -- a unique position to hone your on-air reporting and anchoring skills.  With this internship you will become involved in all aspects of producing and reporting stories.  Past FNCU Reporters have covered politics, sports, technology, fashion, entertainment, business, travel, and much more. 

Are you the editor of your school paper and want to take your journalism and leadership skills to the next level?  If so, this internship is your chance to make a statement on the FNCU webpage. Work closely with fellow interns to assign stories, give editorial guidance and edit articles/blogs. You can also pitch/write your own stories, take photos, create intern polls, and even get some television experience ... the FNCU opportunities are endless for the serious minded journalism student. Link to articles required to be considered.

School of Media Relations
Join the top-notch Media Relations team at the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. Candidates should be organized, highly responsible and possess good writing and communication skills with a strong desire to learn public relations. Assist media coordinators with drafting press releases to distribute to local and national media outlets, maintaining press kits, creating media lists and some pitching to the media. Juniors and Seniors, don’t miss the opportunity to get hands-on experience in all aspects of the public relations practice in an upbeat, fast-paced atmosphere!

School of Advertising & On-Air Promotions
Can you sum up a story in 10 seconds? Do classmates envy your catchy headlines?  An Advertising and On-Air Promotions internship will teach you how to write exciting promo copy and select the best video, audio and graphic elements.  You will then sit in edit rooms and see how it all comes together. This creative and fast-paced department will also give you exposure to producing FoxNewsInsider.com, the FNC iMag, and RealAmericanStories.com.

School of TV Production
Do you have a creative eye and can design and animate graphics on a multitude of computer platforms? In our Graphics internships, you will find out how to visually engage audiences under tight news deadlines.  (Please note: Portfolios are required to be considered for Graphics Internships.) Can you make a story flow by piecing together video?  Are you able to make a shot pop with the correct lighting?  Do you mix music in your spare time?   If so, you’ll enjoy being on the sets and in the edit rooms with our Technical/Studio Production crews.  Your awesomely edited pieces can also end up on FNCU’s website.