Careers & Internships
Careers & Internships
Careers
Grady College partners with UGA’s Career Center to help students and alumni with their career planning and development. We also connect interested employers with our students and alumni for all recruiting and staffing needs.
We can help students find employment opportunities, improve your resume or job interviewing skills and connect you with the right people at seminars, career fairs and alumni and employer networking events.
We can help our employers list job and internship opportunities, get connected to the best student and alumni candidates and host visits on campus for career fairs, coffee chats and more.
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Meet the careers team
Samantha Meyer
Director of Experiential Learning
Grady Career Stats
Networking & Career Prep
Grady College students have a variety of programs and resources available to them to help network and find internships and entry-level jobs. Grady College and the UGA Career Center provide the following connection opportunities:
- Career Fairs (AdPR Connection in the fall and Grady Career Day in the spring)
- Résumé, Cover Letter and Portfolio Reviews
- Industry Panels and Career Workshops
- Employer Campus Visits, including info sessions, coffee chats and panels
- Newsletters: Grady Jobs & Internships and DEI Careers
- Timely updates on Instagram @UGAGradyCareers
Career Fairs
Check out in-person career fairs throughout the academic year.
AdPR Connection
AdPR Connection is a student-run networking event put on by UGA PRSSA and UGA AdClub.
Arch Ready
Whether you are exploring different major and career options, building your resume and cover letter, preparing for a largely-virtual job and internship search or applying to graduate school, there are Arch Ready workshops for you. View the Career Center’s list of virtual & in-person programs and learn how you can earn your Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate.
Update Your Post-Graduation Status
If you are a graduating senior, please share with us what you are doing post-graduation. The Career Outcomes Initiative provides insight into the employment and continuing education status of UGA graduates within an average of 6 months of their graduation date. Additionally, the data reports detailed employment, salary and graduate school information.
Gain a Mentor
The UGA Mentor program is a structured opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students to connect with alumni and friends of Grady College. Getting started is easy. Simply create a profile on the UGA Mentor online platform, attend a quick orientation, then instantly begin searching for a mentor using a variety of search criteria. Connect for a 16-week mentorship or for Quick Chats, which are 15-to-30-minute informational interviews.
Internships
Grady College students are encouraged to seek internships prior to graduation. Take advantage of the career resources listed above to prepare internship applications and find openings. Students accepted into their Grady College major may also take internships for academic credit as an elective. More information on this is below.
Advertising Internships
If you successfully complete all of the requirements of an approved internship while concurrently enrolled in ADPR 5010 (Advertising Internship), you can earn up to three (3) college elective hours of credit.
Who may take an advertising internship for academic credit?
Students enrolled in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication who have satisfactorily completed (grade C- or better) in ADPR 3100, 3110 and 3120.
Journalism Internships
If you successfully complete all of the requirements of an approved internship while concurrently enrolled in ADPR 5010 (Media Internship), you can earn up to three (3) college elective hours of credit.
Who may take a journalism internship for credit?
Students enrolled in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication who have satisfactorily completed (grade C- or better) in JOUR 3090 and JOUR 3190 (or JOUR 3190H).
Public Relations Internships
f you successfully complete all of the requirements of an approved internship while concurrently enrolled in ADPR 5011 (Public Relations Internship), you can earn up to three (3) college elective hours of credit.
Who may take a PR internship for academic credit?
Students enrolled in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication who have satisfactorily completed (grade C- or better) in ADPR 3850, 5920, and JOUR 3190.
Talking Dog Internship
If you successfully complete all of the requirements of an approved internship while concurrently enrolled in ADPR 5012 (Talking Dog Agency Internship), you can earn up to three (3) college elective hours of credit.
Who may take Talking Dog as an internship for academic credit?
Students enrolled in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication who have satisfactorily completed (grade C- or better) in (ADPR 3850, 5920 and JOUR 3190 for PR students), (ADPR 3100, 3110 and 3120 for Ad students), or, other non-Grady College students with at least one year of Talking Dog Agency experience.
Entertainment and Media Studies Internships
If you successfully complete all of the requirements of an approved internship while concurrently enrolled in EMST 5010 (Media Entertainment Industry Internship), you can earn up to three (3) college elective hours of credit.
Who may take an EMST internship for academic credit?
Students enrolled in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication who have satisfactorily completed (grade C- or better) in EMST 3110 and EMST 3150.
Grady Alumni
Alumni who have graduated from Grady College are encouraged to participate in a variety of Grady career services including the following:
LinkedIn Grady Alumni Group
Join other Grady College alumni to find updates on job postings and college news.
Grady Job Lead Listservs & Internships Newsletter
Targeted toward students and young alumni, this listserv features the weekly jobs and internships newsletter, DEI careers newsletter and information regarding employer campus visits and major deadlines. The communications highlight internships and entry-level jobs in the communications industry for current students and graduates up to two years out. If you are a Grady College student or graduate and want to be added to the listserv, please contact Samantha Meyer.
Alumni Career Coaching
Career services are free and available to all UGA graduates for the duration of their career.
Young alumni who have graduated within the past two years may make an appointment with the UGA Career Center at (706) 542-3375 or through the email linked below.
Alumni who have graduated two or more years ago may meet with the Associate Director of Alumni Career Services, based in the UGA Career Center. Review the many resources available for every stage in your career and/or set up an alumni career coaching appointment time through the links below.
Become a Mentor
Alumni and friends of Grady College are encouraged to participate in the UGA Mentor Program. This is a structured opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students to connect with you about your career and industry. You can opt in to 16-week mentorships or Quick Chats, which are 15-to-30-minute informational interviews. The program provides a meaningful opportunity for our students to connect with experienced professionals like you in their career field of interest. You do not have to be based in the Athens area to join.
Employers
We value the support of employers. There are several ways employers can get involved with Grady College to network with current students and future employees:
Post a job for any UGA student/graduate
Post employment opportunities on Handshake, UGA’s online job board. Only UGA students and alumni have access to this and posting is free! You can target your posting to students in Grady College majors and certificates. Email Samantha Meyer at sam610@uga.edu for detailed instructions and questions.
Grady Jobs & Internships Newsletter
Grady College students and recent alumni receive a weekly Grady Jobs and Internships email newsletter and weekly DEI careers newsletter through the Grady Job Leads listserv. Posts are primarily pulled from Handshake and will be left in until the deadline.
Want your job opening included in the next newsletter?
Host a Grady College student
UGA’s Intern For A Day program allows employers to host one or more students at your location. It is a great way to connect with students, source Grady talent and provide information about your industry.
Connect with Students in the Journalism Building
We offer several options to connect with Grady students right here in our building. Employers have conducted info sessions, drop-in recruiting hours and coffee chats, resume and LinkedIn reviews and on-campus interviews with Grady students in the Journalism Building. Please contact Samantha Meyer at sam610@uga.edu for information and scheduling.
Career Fair
Host a booth at one of our career fairs including AdPR Connection held every fall and the Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day held each spring.
Become an Exclusive Opportunity Partner
Grady College has formed partnerships with companies offering paid internship and fellowship programs exclusively for Grady students. For more details, Samantha Meyer at sam610@uga.edu.
Perspectives
“Take advantage of all the hands-on opportunities that UGA offers for student journalists. This means getting involved with The Red & Black, Newsource, or anything else that can get you physical proof of your talent. Coming out of college with an impressive portfolio or reel will set you apart from the beginning.”
Julianna Russ
CNN Documentary Unit Intern, Summer 2023
Perspectives
“Without a doubt, my Grady coursework has helped me refine my journalistic abilities. In particular, my photojournalism classes have pushed me so much as a visual storyteller and documenter, and I feel more confident in my abilities to approach strangers and to tell a story through words, images or both.”
Skyli Alvarez
Journalism Student, Editorial Intern, Teen Vogue (Summer 2023)
Perspectives
“I’ve been able to push myself to test the limits on what I’m capable of. That includes trying new effects in Premiere Pro and After Effects. It’s really awesome to be able to overcome a challenge and feel like you made something from nothing.”
Audio Uphues
Journalism Student, Creative Video Intern, Georgia Football Creative
Perspectives
“The classes I have taken in the Grady Sports Media Institute couldn’t have prepared me better for the work I’d have the chance to do with ESPN. Hands-on work editing feature packages and learning to take quick direction and think on my feet from classes like Sportsource had me as ready as could be.”
DonA Traylor-Askew
(AB ‘23), former ESPN intern
Perspectives
“My Brand Storytelling and Media Activation and Strategy courses taught me how to really get familiar with a brand, including their values. During the first couple of weeks, I studied the Delta brand values and learned about the nuanced airline industry.”
Deborah Yoon
Advertising student, Brand Marketing Intern, Delta Airlines (Summer 2023)
Perspectives
“My classes in Grady have prepared me for this internship by teaching me the importance of telling stories that will make the biggest impact; the stories that really resonate with audiences, that teach people about the things that matter, and further spark our imagination for the stories we tell in the future. I’ve been fortunate to learn from some of the most amazing professors in Grady and I’m so grateful for all their wisdom, guidance and encouragement over the past 3 years.”
Tee Dickinson
EMST, Production Intern, NewsNation Network (Summer 2023)
Perspectives
“Finding jobs is all in the way you market yourself. A willingness to learn and perseverance can take you lengths farther than hard skills.”
Blake Campbell
Journalism student, Integrated Media Planning Intern, TBWA/Media Arts Lab (Summer 2023)
Perspectives
“Utilize the career fairs and learn to follow-up. Even if you know the job isn’t for you, it never hurts to make connections, spread your resume and practice interviewing.”
Olivia Lamme
PR student, Media Relations Intern, UPS (Summer 2023)
Perspectives
“Taking Entertainment Industries instilled in me the background knowledge of the industry. This helped tremendously in being able to hold a conversation with the other interns and the agents. Being film/TV literate has also helped a lot in being able to connect with the people that are out here.”
Rahel Kefetew
EMST, Commercial Endorsements Intern, Creative Artists Agency (Summer 2023)
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Events
New Admit Day Spring 2024
Grady’s new admits celebrate their admission and learn more about the College at our bi-annual new admit celebration. Come meet with leaders and representatives from student clubs and organizations, and don’t forget to grab your free Grady College t-shirt!
Prospective Student Day (Virtual)
Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study. Spring 2024 tour dates are Feb. 23, March 22 (virtual), April 12 and May 3 (virtual). Register here: https://grady.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQpNm1Ixq2GGIS For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu.
GSPA Spring Awards 2024
The Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) annual Spring Awards will be held Monday, March 25, at the Georgia Center.
Dawg Day of Giving
Dawgs with the Dean Spring 2024
Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join Dean Davis for a hot dog lunch on the lawn (while supplies last). This bi-annual event is a College favorite and a great opportunity to network with others.
TEDxUGA 2024
Join the University of Georgia for the 11th annual TEDxUGA. A snapshot captures a fleeting moment in its purest form, unfiltered and unrestrained. One snapshot is a single perspective, but when united with others, a gallery emerges. TEDxUGA 2024 will provide a lens into the gallery of ideas that exist within the University of Georgia community. Join us as we explore the candid experiences, groundbreaking research, and innovative scholarship that will frame the future. For more information about the event, presenters, and more, please visit the 2024 Event and Team pages. Learn more & Register: https://tedxuga.com/register/