About Our Program
Each Communications Media student is required to complete an internship as part of the graduation requirements. The full-semester 12-credit internship requires the completion of a semester of 30-40 hour weeks of mentored practicum experience. The 6-credit internship requires 15-20 hours per week.
Students can be placed in various careers such as:
- Graphic Designers
- Production Assistants
- Advertising Specialists
- Public Relations Specialists
- Promotions Specialists
- Studio Managers
- Photographers
- Associate Producers
- Marketing Coordinators
- Game Designers
- Multimedia Designers
- Theatre Professionals
Internship sites include locations in Washington, Hollywood, New York, Boston, San Diego, and other locations around the country.
Host an Internship / For More Information
Is your organization interested in hosting an internship? Or do you just need more information? Please contact the Internship Director, Dr. Charles Sides at csides@fitchburgstate.edu or 978.665.3548 with any questions or concerns.
Internship Forms
Take a quick look at a small sampling of internships and careers (PDF) available.
Internship Requirements Schedule (For Spring 2026 Interns ONLY)
- September 12 FRIDAY
- Deadline to submit Appendix B (Application for Spring 2026 Internship)
- September 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Seminar 1: Internship Procedures in Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall
- September 25, 3:30 - 4:30p.m.
- REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Seminar 2: Portfolio Development in Ellis White Lecture Hall
- October 2, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Seminar 3: Professionalism in Ellis White Lecture Hall
- October 20 - 30
- Portfolio defense and student qualifying interviews via Google Meet
- November 3
- Internship site recommendations by email
- November - Early December
- Internship interviews at recommended sites
Questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Charles Sides at csides@fitchburgstate.edu
My internship gave me the feel of what jobs could be like and a sense of good work relationships. Sometimes you’ll be on set, but most of the time you’ll be doing a variety of work. It was very rewarding and fun. Take a chance, don't be afraid to move if needed.