Internships
The primary purpose of an internship in the Department of Communication Arts (COM) is to provide a student with real-life work experiences related to the student’s major. An internship is part of the student’s total academic experience and is not a job per se; it is a learning opportunity having direct relationships to the student’s program of study and career interests. COM internships are initiated by the student, who plans the work experience with his/her academic advisor, the COM internship coordinator and the field supervisor at the work site. The Chair of the department must approve all internships.
Reese Owens
Digital Media Communications
Nashville Soccer Club, Nashville, Tennessee
“My summer as a Digital Marketing Intern for Nashville SC has been a summer of growth forme personally and a summer of learning for me professionally. My classes at Union more than prepared me for this experience and I felt confident in myself and my knowledge to complete any task given to me.The relationships, connections, and experiences I have garnered throughout my time at NSC will be a big stepping stone in my career moving forward.”
Tori Karnes
Communication Studies
Bramblett Group, Henderson, Tennessee
“My experience with Bramlett Group was a big learning experience and one that has forever set a foundation for when looking for a job in the future. It has given me a sense of knowledge of timelines and time frames for projects and how to juggle as many clients as they have while keeping everyone sane. It was great to be in the midst of team meetings and seeing how everyone works together to get their projects done. I have learned a lot and loved people there that helped guide me to become a better artist.”
Jonathan Wooldridge
Digital Media Communications
B3 Creative Agency, Jackson, Tennessee
“My internship has catapulted me into my career field in ways I could not have ever imagined. I have gained real world experience, learned certain subtleties that accompany my field of work, and even been presented with a future job opportunity. If I had never done this internship I feel as if I would still be behind in certain aspects of my skillset, but through the experience and work that I have done during the internship I feel much better equipped to complete the tasks assigned to me with efficiency and skill.”
