Internships: A Taste of the Working World

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Internship Insights: It's All About Communication

Written by Laura Uhlmansiek

Adam Claypool interns at superstation WGN Television in Chicago. Pictured with weekend anchors Robert Jordan and Jackie Bange.

Usually, interns at major news stations get stuck back at the office working at the assignment desk.  But with a lucky break, Adam Claypool had the rare chance to work as one of two interning field producers... to read more

Sarah Donnell working as a summer intern in the Community Relations Department at Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics in Kansas City.

Last year, while many communications majors were looking for public relations internships at major businesses, Sarah Donnell was headed for the hospital.... to read more

Brooke Sherrard at her desk working as the Editor- in-Chief for the Index.

Since her freshman year at Truman, Brooke Sherrard had had her heart set on the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund internship program.  Fortunately, she didn’t have to wait too long....to read more