Internships and Jobs in Communication & Journalism
Current Internship and Job Postings
View the current job and internship opportunities in Communication & Journalism by clicking the link above. Students can login to TommieCareers with their UST login to apply for positions.
Internships Beyond Minnesota
While Minnesota offers exceptional opportunities for COJO students, we also encourage students to think beyond Minnesota when considering internships. Here you will find links to some exciting positions nationwide, some of which have been held by previous COJO students.
Politico, a political journalism organization
Slate, an online magazine of news, politics, technology, and culture
NBC Universal Inc., well-known American media and entertainment company
Southwest Airlines, major U.S. airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas
Discovery Communications, media and entertainment company known for The Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, and more.
Scripps Network Interactive, media company known for HGTV, The Food Network, Travel Channel, and more.
Sample Jobs Held by COJO Alumni
Laura Ackman (2013) assistant account executive, Novus Media, Plymouth
Hannah Anderson (2013) anchor, WSAW-TV, WI
Alyssa Adkins (2015) digital content specialist, Disability Services Division, MN Dept. of Human Services
Dana Ashby (2012) realtor, Edina Realty
Logan Bartness (2013) reporter, KSFY-TV, Sioux Falls, SD
Alissa Bateson (2011) producer, Mirum Agency
Kristi Battarbee (2011) copywriter, Periscope
Gia Bellamy (2010) copywriter, Swim Creative and 3e--The Life Time Agency
Stephani Bloomquist (2010) associate digital managing editor, MSP Communications
Heidi Bobier (2008) account supervisor, Weber Shandwick
Erica Boe (2011) account executive, Weber Shandwick
Ashley Bolkcom (2011) 10 p.m. producer, FOX 9 News
Julia Brock (2012) digital media planner, Hanworth Marketing and Media
Julia Broshears (2010) senior digital strategist, Thomson Reuters
Nick Burgmeier (2012) 8th grade math teacher, Ewing Marion Kauffman School
Cristin Capron (2011) senior project manager, Clarity Coverdale Fury Advertising
Lauren Carlson (2012) assistant account executive, The Zimmerman Group
Rachel Carr (2009) corporate compliance and ethics analyst, Target Corporation
Brittany Chaffee (2010) marketing coordinator, Sun Country Airlines
Cara Chandler (2011) web coordinator, MN Department of Transportation
Alice Clauss (2010) communication coordinator, Cooper Perkins, Boston
Maggie Clemensen (2013) interactive designer, Broadhead Public Relations, Mpls
Rebecca Cooke (2010) finance director, Congressman Raul Ruiz
Alexandra Corbett (2012) underwriting coordinator, Delta Dental of Minnesota
Britney Daniel (2011) product marketing specialist, Mission of Hope Haiti
Dayle DaSilva (2005) reporter, The Vincentian, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Molly Demmer (2010) marketing manager, Travel Beyond, Wayzata, MN
Olivia Detweiler (2011) reporter, Cannon Falls Beacon, MN
Kelsey Doherty (2010) project manager, Carmichael Lynch
Greta Drentlaw (2009) marketing communications manager, RespirTech
Darren Eck (2011) digital information specialist, MN Department of Employment & Economic Dev.
Kara Eliason (2007) communications manager, U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, MN
Heidi Enninga (2014 reporter, WDIO-TV, Duluth, MN
Liz Erickson (2010) director of public relations, SparkStarter
Kari Jo Faulhaber (2010) video producer at StoryTeller Media & Communications
Dan Fetting (2010) campaign manager, Vevo, New York City
Stephanie Franzen (2008) senior account executive, Periscope
Amanda Ford (2008) management team, CorePower Yoga
Lindsey Foot (Blair) (2007) director of student life, North Hennepin Community College
Cory Gagne (2011) judicial extern, Judge Jeanne J. Graham
Grant Goerke (2010), associate attorney, Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson
Amanda Gottschalk (2015), events and customer service specialist, Summit Professional Education, Nashville
Allie Graupmann (2012) assistant account manager, Nina Hale Search Engine Marketing
Chris Hansen (2009) photojournalist, KUSA-TV, Denver
Jonna Schnettler (2010) development officer, University of St. Thomas
Jennifer Mahlik (2007) manager + social media, lululemon athletica
Ellen O’Brien (2008) communications manager, UnitedHealthCare Military and Veterans
Joe Henke (2009) reporter, KERO-23ABC, Bakersfield, CA
Brooks Hitchcock (2014) marketing communications manager, DigitalParc Web Design & Marketing
Alex Huerter (2008) marketing & PR manager, Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Levi Ismail (2012) multimedia journalist, KIMT-TV, Mason City, IA
Kiera Jacobson (2010) copywriter, Target Stores Internal Marketing Group
Allison Janney-O’Keefe (2010) account supervisor, Exponent PR
Bridget Jewell (2008) community engagement strategist, Periscope
Kristopher Jobe (2012), producer, KRCG-TV, Jefferson City, MO.
Cynthia Johnson (2013) reporter, WDAZ-TV, Grand Forks, ND
Stephanie Johnson (2007) executive director of Twins Committee Fund, Minnesota Twins
Bianca Jones (2013) assistant account executive, FleishmanHillard
Katie Jones (2014) in-house graphic designer, Hays Companies
Katie Kelley (2012) copywriter, Augeo+Greer
Mary Kenkel (2011) PR specialist, Knowledge Works, Cincinnati, OH
Laura Kennedy (2008) senior communications consultant, C.H. Robinson
Emily Kessel (2009) Fullbright scholar, South Korea
Ryan Kidd (2008) graphic designer, Mall of America
Shane Kitzman (2010) PR specialist, Best Buy
Emily Kolar (2010) digital associate, Weber Shandwick
Sara Kovach (2012) reporter, Courier Times, New Castle, IN
Rita Kovtun (2014) communications coordinator, Minneapolis College of Arts and Design
Alaura Kramer-Krueger (2012) media strategist, Campbell Mathun
Anna Kramer (2010) J.D. candidate, University of Minnesota Law School
Alison Krieger (2010) client relationship team leader, Farmer, Lumpe, McClelland, Fargo, ND
Peter Krueger (2011) digital producer, Digitaria (JWT)
Allie Krug (2013) multimedia journalist, KIMT-TV, Mason City, IA
Pauleen Le (2011) reporter, WLUK-Fox 11, Green Bay, WI
Heather Lee (2009) director of strategic enrollment management, Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Briggs Le Savage (2014) reporter, WDIO-TV, Duluth, MN
Matt Lehman (2004) communications director, DeLa Salle High School
Aislin Leanard (2015) business coordinator, Blue Zones, Minneapolis
Erin Lilliencrantz (2015) account coordinator, Bellmont Partners Public Relations
Catharine Lutiger (2012) onboarding coordinator, US Bank
Ellery Luse (2010) account planner, Fallon
Tatum Major (2016) account coordinator for Honda National Account Teams, PRA, Santa Monica, CA
Theresa Malloy (2013) national news editor, LAKANA
David Martinson (2010) marketing & PR specialist, One Simple Plan
Megan McGough (2006) marketing manager, Midwest & Mountain Regions, Brookfield Properties
Megan McGrath (2010) senior engagement planner, Carmichael Lynch
Lauren McRandall (2009) operations specialist, Clements Worldwide
Emma Messer (2012) marketing coordinator, Arvig
Leah Metz (2009) associate copywriter, The Inter Group; freelance copywriter, En Avant Ad.
Angie Michel (2012) MA student, communication, Marquette University
Nate Minor (2010) web producer, Minnesota Public Radio
Michelle Monahan (2010) account executive, Space 150
David Monson (2010) owner, 808 Loud
Mellaney Moore (2013) reporter, KVLY-TV, Fargo, ND
Michael Moriarty (2006) assistant account executive, Himle Horner
Meghan Mumm (2011) public communications and media relations, Ameriprise Financial
Rosie Murphy (2013) administrative coordinator, Gallup Polling
Leah Nash (2011) senior business analyst, Target
Tara Niebeling (2010) digital PR coordinator, Mall of America
Molly Noelaniokekai (2012) Mamaril Engagement Lead, Blue Zones Project, Honolulu, Hawai'i
Josie Oliver (2012) reporter and photographer, Clara City Herald
Tara Olson-Medina (2010) senior social engagement specialist, Carmichael Lynch Spong
Marie Omann (2010) business development/marketing, Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm
Jordan Osterman (2011) writer, University Relations Dept., University of St. Thomas
Zach Pagano (2012) anchor/reporter/producer, KCWY-TV, Wyoming
Katrina Pauly (2012) assistant account executive, Weber Shandwick
Ted Pawlicki (2000) media producer, Pawlicki Productions
Kathlyn Peterson (2015) Corporate PR & Strategic Communications, Best Buy
Molly Pichler (2012) inside sales account executive, Minnesota Wild
Cecelia Porter (2015) marketing/creative design manager, Storm Creek Apparel
Jennifer Regenscheid (2010) leadership team, CorePower Yoga
Leah Renter (2011) online communications specialist and social media analyst, Anytime Fitness
Caitlin Rick (2011) social media coordinator, Explore Minnesota Tourism
Bridget Rissmann (2011) communications specialist, Lund Food Holdings, Inc.
Brooke Roberts (2012) director of global marketing, ProfitSee
Barbara Rod (2010) social media and marketing specialist, GoLite, Durango, CO
Nick Rudie (2008) advertising copywriter, OLSON
Heather Rule (2008) in-game social media coordinator, Major League Baseball Advanced Media
Alyssa Samek (2002) professor of Rhetoric in the Human Communication Dept., College of Communication, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Kelly Sardon-Garrity (1991) program director, Community Engagement, University of St. Thomas
Hayley Schnell (2013) copywriter, Snap Fitness 24/7
Jonna Schnettler (2010) development officer, Children's Health, University of Minnesota Foundation
Marissa Schafer (2009) student, Miami Ad School
Ross Schreck (2013), production assistant, Fox Sports North, WI
Salley Schrieber (2011) marketing coordinator, RBC Wealth Management
Ryan Shaver (2012) reporter, KIMT-TV, Mason City, IA
Jessica Simonton (2008) account manager, Ideas that Kick/HartungKemp
Alexander Skjong (2009) content editor, Forbes Travel Guides, Atlanta
Kathryn Slater (2006) consumer experience manager, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MN
Rosa Smith (2014) news producer, WCCO-TV, Minneapolis
Jessica Snell (2010) public relations manager, Haberman Media & Marketing
Katherine Souba (2012) communications analyst, UnitedHealth Group
Grant Spanier (2013) host, 10,000 Hours Podcast, LESS, St. Paul
Kelsey Stehlik (2011) associate communications manager, General Mills, Golden Valley
Caitlin Stepaniak (2010) assistant account executive, Periscope
Will Stark (2011) associate experience architect, Periscope
Marcy Stech (2007) national press secretary, Emily’s List
Ashley Stewart (2012) reporter, Owatonna People’s Press
Anastasia Straley (2015) social media coordinator, Choose Chicago
Jake Swansson (2012), videographer, Minnesota Golf Association
Courtney Szews (2012) senior project manager, Nina Hale Search Engine Marketing
Miles Trump (2011) Program Manager, ThreeSixty Journalism
Matt Tustison (2001) sports multi-platform editor, Washington Post
Meredith Voltin (2008) marketing specialist, Manhattan Toy, Minneapolis
Chelsea Votel (2010) project management specialist, Ergodyne
Carlie Waibel (2011) deputy communications director, Minnesota DFL
Jacob Wakem (2012) MA student, student affairs, Kansas State University
Alfonso Wenker (2009) director of diversity, equity, & inclusion, MN Council on Foundations
Kristina Wenzel (2008) doctoral candidate & graduate instructor, University of Missouri-Columbia
Michael Wilcox (2008) implementation and training consultant, Tessitura Network
Alexandra Wolf (2011) account manager, Insight Global
Melinda Wurpts (2013) marketing associate, Crystal D