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Internships
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Visit Tuscaloosa Content Creation and Management Internship
The content creation and management intern will work with the VP of Marketing and Communications at Visit Tuscaloosa to assist in creating and managing content across all platforms, including social media, blogs, email marketing, event promotion, print materials and web copy. This role offers an intern the opportunity to work with several projects, a diverse…
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Public Relations / Social Media Intern: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Public Relations/Social Media Intern to support the External Communications team in Summer 2025.
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Creative Digital Intern: AARP Alabama
AARP Alabama seeks a Creative Digital Intern to join ah energetic team and assist with social media, content creation, and graphic design focused on key issues such as caregiving, financial security, and more. This paid internship is anticipated to start in Spring 2025 and can continue throughout the year.
Programs
Advertising
Advertising focuses on the promotion of products, services or ideas through paid media. Learn how to understand your audience and create affective messages.
Public Relations
Public relations is the study of public perception. Learn strategies to achieve organizational objectives, influence brand loyalty and affect a global marketplace.
Graduate Program
Our one-year master’s program offers an emphasis on leadership, management and strategy while our two-year program focuses on research and pedagogy.
Advising
All C&IS undergraduate students receive academic advising through Tisch Student Services. Meet with an academic advisor at least once per semester to review your academic progress, degree requirements and involvement opportunities.
Funding
C&IS empowers students to write, speak, design, film and explore through scholarships and awards.
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Student Organizations
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Professional Organizations
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The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations
The Plank Center, housed on UA’s campus, is the leading international resource for practitioners, educators and students who are passionate about public relations. Its mission is to develop and recognize outstanding, diverse public relations leaders, role models and mentors and champion ethical public relations around the world.
Office: Reese Phifer 412
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 A.M. – 4:45 P.M.
Phone: 205.348.7158