How to make the most of your journalism internship

Landing the big internship can in itself be a difficult process, but fully utilizing the time spent working for a media company can be even more daunting. Add to that the importance an internship holds for a future career in journalism and the need to get a job afterward and the pressure is on. There are some things that should be done during your internship to maximize your time and come away with a great portfolio and a fistful of contacts.

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Some veteran journalists will tell you to take an internship, even if it is unpaid, because the experience is invaluable.

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