The Next Step: Securing Internships
Gianna Difulio | October 26, 2026
Students attended an event to learn more about finding internships on Monday, Oct. 19, hosted by the University at Albany’s Department of Communication and Journalism along with Career and Professional Development.
Graduating seniors who have completed paid internships receive more than twice as many job offers as their peers without internship experience, according to data gathered by The National Association of Colleges and Employers in 2025.
For students pursuing careers in communication and journalism, hands-on experience can be especially valuable in preparing them for life after graduation.
Through an event on Oct. 19 with the University at Albany’s Department of Communication and Journalism along with Career and Professional Development, students learned how to find internship opportunities through online programs and explored the university's campuswide resources.
The event featured a panel of former students who completed internships in various fields.
Among them was Sophie Coker, who now works as the University Marketing Coordinator, a position she credits in part to two internships with the marketing office during her undergraduate studies.
“That’s the great thing about internships,” Coker said. “They are looking for people with institutional knowledge. If they can hire within, they often will.”
Within the Communication and Journalism programs, students can pursue full or part-time internships for academic credit, allowing them to balance internship time within their schedules.
These courses also include support from internship coordinators, helping students step-by-step through the process.
“No one is going to be left hanging out there without a safety net,” said Dr. William Husson, a communication internship coordinator and university lecturer.
Husson has been involved with the SUNY program since 2003. He works to provide students with proper guidance before entering the workforce.
For some students, the most challenging part of the process is knowing where to begin, from building a resume and writing a cover letter, to finding positions that align with their interests.
Luckily, UAlbany has a solution.
Through UAlbany’s Career and Professional Development office, students can make appointments with career advisors, and access guidance and templates around the clock.
Students can learn more about available resources and career services at https://career.albany.edu/.
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