Hands-On Experience

Starting "Day One" of freshman year, students can work for our ten independent, nationally recognized, nationally award-winning student media outlets. 

An internship is required of all digital media production, journalism and public relations students. Explore some of our students' recent internship experiences. 

You were born to explore – to navigate an ever-expanding world of new ideas, new information, new people and new stories. The College of Communication & Information (CCI) is committed to offering innovative coursework, experiential learning, study away programs and internship and service-learning opportunities that expand your perspectives and your possibilities. 

NewsLab provides Kent State journalism students with real-world experiences through mostly paid internships, while also connecting under-resourced professional media partners with quality, reliable coverage focused on local communities and issues.