My Experience Interning with Arcadia’s Athletic Communications Department
Internships in communications can be difficult and seem overwhelming when you are applying for them. Even with all the online service providing companies such as Linkedin and Handshake the process can still be overwhelming. I remember applying for many internships on those apps and not hearing back from any of them. Until I heard back from the athletic communications department here at Arcadia University. This opportunity has helped me learn all about the everyday work of athletic communications departments in colleges and universities.
This internship has been really interesting so far, and I have been able to learn so much about the different communication processes that our athletic department uses everyday. This internship has also helped me learn about a different side of communications that I haven’t had too much experience in so far. A majority of my work in communications has revolved around public relations, but this internship has helped me learn more about graphic design, website building and maintenance, live streaming, and how different schools’ athletic departments communicate with each other.
I think it is important to expand your area of comfort when interning or looking for internships. Since starting this internship it has opened my mind to many different aspects of media and communication that I didn’t even know existed. I think this is important because it will help you get a better understanding of what exactly you want to do in communications after school.