How can Cronkite Career Services help me?

We offer students comprehensive career planning, preparation and internship services including resume and portfolio review, LinkedIn optimization strategies, resume writing tools, media career exploration and connecting you to media-related opportunities.

How do I make an appointment with Cronkite Career Services?

To make an appointment with us, please call 602-496-5055 or visit our "Meet the Team" page to book an appointment with a member of our team.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes! You may walk in to see a Cronkite Career Services representative on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How do I contact Cronkite Career Services?

The main Student Services line is 602-496-5055, and we can be reached by email via cronkitecareerservices@asu.edu. You can also visit our website at www.cronkitecareerservices.com.

Where is Cronkite Career Services located?

Career Services is located on the second floor of the Cronkite School in Suite 222, just off of the First Amendment Forum.

How do I get an internship?

Interview Days
Most students find internships through the designated internship interview days, which are held every semester with broadcast, PR and print/digital employers. These are scheduled 15-minute interviews with local media and PR hiring managers. If you secure an internship through the interview day, you are required to register for it. Important application deadlines and dates of the events are listed on the calendar. If you would like more internship guidance, please book an appointment online. Please include your graduation month and year, your area of interest and the type of internship you are seeking in your email. (Please let us know what semester and what type of credit you need.)
Other Opportunities If you find an internship that you’d like to pursue that is outside of the interview day, please send the following information to cronkitecareerservices@asu.edu:

• The company name.
• Your duties and responsibilities.
• Your supervisor's name and title, and the number of hours you will work each week.

Can I work an out-of-state internship?

Yes. However, Career Services must review the opportunity to determine whether it meets school internship credit requirements. Please send the following information to cronkitecareerservices@asu.edu:

• The company name.
• Your duties and responsibilities.
• Your supervisor's name and title, and the number of hours you will work each week.

Do out-of-state internships offer housing?

No, companies do not offer housing. If you work an out-of-state internship you are responsible for arranging and paying for housing.

May I work an internship at my family business or have a relative as my supervisor?

No. The Cronkite School will not approve an internship in which the student works for a family business or when a relative supervises the intern. In addition, the internship supervisor may not be a direct/indirect line report to the student’s relative.

Once I secure an internship, how do I get credit for it?

You must complete an internship credit form online and submit:

• Unofficial transcript (PDF from your MyASU account)
• Resume (PDF)

How can I get help with my resume, LinkedIn and/or my portfolio?

The Career Services team would be happy to assist you in a one-on-one appointment. To book an appointment with a member of our team, please click here.

Does it cost anything to receive summer internship credit?

Yes. Like any other summer class, you will need to pay summer school tuition for any internship credit (MCO 584, JMC 484 or MCO 294).

How many hours do I have to work to get internship credit?

Fall semester: MCO 584 (215 hours), JMC 484 (215 hours), MCO 294 (120 hours) Spring semester: MCO 584 (215 hours), JMC 484 (215 hours), MCO 294 (120 hours) Summer semester: MCO 584 (215 hours), JMC 484 (215 hours), MCO 294 (120 hours)
* These are the minimum internship hours required for Cronkite course credit. However, the student and employer may agree to more hours.

Are internships paid?

Yes and no. About half of the internships available at interview days are paid. The Cronkite Career Services team highly encourages all employers to pay students for their time and to attract top talent.

How long are internships?

Internships run for an entire semester. However, some students may choose to continue working with their employer for an extended period of time once the semester concludes.

What does the school require of an internship?

The Cronkite School requirements include: -Employer provides a learning experience that aligns with the student's major -Employer provides a safe working environment and equipment for the student -Employer completes all documents in a timely manner, including the intern evaluation -Employer provides a supervisor who has professional experience in the area in which the student is performing work -Student works at least the minimum hours as required by the credit (s)he is enrolled in -Student registers for any internship obtained through the Cronkite School's interview days -Student completes all documents in a timely manner -Student registers for the internship in the same semester as the work is performed. There is no retroactive credit for an internship -Student is responsible for registering for any internship

What opportunities do you have for mentoring?

The Cronkite School offers two mentorship programs. Professional Mentorship Program This program pairs new-to-Cronkite School students (including first-time freshmen, transfer and change-of-major students) with a media or communications professional. Peer Mentor Program The Cronkite Peer Mentor Program pairs incoming freshmen and transfer students with Cronkite upperclassmen or graduate students. To learn more about either mentor opportunity, please email cronkitecareerservices@asu.edu.

What is the professional mentor program and how long is it?

This program pairs new-to-Cronkite School students (including first-time freshman, transfer and change-of-major students) with a media or communications professional. Our mentors work all across the country. The mentor offers guidance, advice and exposure to their industry. The professional mentor program lasts for the duration of the student's first year, though we encourage the connection to continue as the student progresses through their time at the Cronkite School.

What is the peer mentoring program?

The Cronkite Peer Mentor Program is designed to help Cronkite School in-person students (freshmen and transfer) with information about how things work at the Cronkite School specifically, and at ASU generally. What better person to give you information than a peer who has already experienced it! New to the Cronkite School or want to share your first -year experiences with others? Mentors and mentees will be:

• invited to dedicated programs and events based on personal interests and professional aspirations.

Why is the peer mentor program important to student success?

• Mentoring programs offer a sense of community at a large university

What are the peer mentoring program requirements?

The program runs for the entire academic calendar, fall through spring semesters. Once students are matched, they are paired for the entire school year. To get the best out of your mentoring experience students are required to (at a minimum) meet once per month. We prefer in-person check ins, however, students may also connect via phone, email or video chat.

How do I become a peer mentee?

You must be an incoming Cronkite School first year student, including a first-time freshman, transfer or change-of-major student. Join Now Please note: This program is only open to immersion, degree-seeking students. Online and graduate students who apply will not be placed with a mentor.

How can I be mentored by a media professional?

You must be an incoming Cronkite School first-year student, including a first-time freshman, transfer or change-of-major student. Join Now Please note: This program is only open to immersion, degree-seeking students. Online and graduate students who apply will not be placed with a mentor.

What percentage of Cronkite graduates get jobs?

From 2010-2018, 82% of the 3,200 graduates are working full-time jobs, with 62% of them working in media or communications positions.

What are the best job boards for media careers?

Journalismjobs.com, MEO Jobs, Co-SIDA, PRSA, Mashable, SPJ, Poynter Institute, IABC, RTDNA. You are encouraged to look at specific group sites as well. The best way to find a job is by using your professional network. Or view these recommended media-specific job sites.

What companies visit the school?

Recruiters include: Allied Global Marketing, Arizona Coyotes, Arizona Diamondbacks, Bloomberg, Bonneville International, Fox News, Gannett, Gray Television, Hearst, Morgan Murphy Media, Meredith, NBC, News-Press & Gazette, OH Partners, Phoenix Business Journal, Quincy Media, News, Reuters, Scripps, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tegna, Univision, USA TODAY Network and the Wall Street Journal to name a few.