Internship Advice From 5 Students

Industry knowledge. Networking with professionals. Hands-on experience in your chosen field. These are just a few of the reasons to complete an internship during college.

Long considered a way for recent college graduates to differentiate themselves from other candidates during a job search, internships are fast becoming the norm. Not to be left behind, Montclair State students regularly complete internships in their fields of study. These internships offer students a glimpse into their desired career and may help them hone in better on the specific type of position they want to pursue. The connections made during an internship may even help students land a job after graduation. 

In an ongoing series, we’ll highlight undergraduates from each of the University’s schools and colleges who are already hard at work building their resumes and strong professional networks. From VH1 to The Rachael Ray Show and Seventeen magazine, check out the exciting internships students from the School of Communication and Media are completing this semester. 

Nakia Swinton ’16
Major: Communication and Media Arts
Internship: Communications/Press Department Intern, VH1

Dwayne Uzoaru ‘16
Major: Television and Digital Media, concentration in Electronic Journalism
Internship: Advertising Production Intern, NBC News 

Jayna Gugliucci ‘17 
Major: Television and Digital Media, concentration in Electronic Journalism
Internship: On-Air/Creative Promotions Intern, Nickelodeon (Viacom)

Stephanie Pitera ’17
Major: Journalism
Internship: Seventeen magazine

Kristie Keleshian ’17
Major: Television and Digital Media, concentration in Electronic Journalism
Internship: The Rachael Ray Show