Global Remote Internships

Global Remote Internships for SJGC Students

Florida A&M University's School of Journalism & Graphic Communication has partnered with 'The Intern Group' to offer SJGC students guaranteed, credit-eligible remote internships with vetted organizations around the world.

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Build the portfolio and professional experience employers look for — in journalism, PR, marketing, communication, or design — without relocating, pausing your studies, or paying for flights and housing.

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Places are limited and funded through the FAMU–Intern Group partnership. [Applications close on October ??, 2026.

 

Why a Remote Internship?

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Remote work is now how most communications and media teams actually operate. A remote internship does not just add a line to your résumé — it trains you in digital-first collaboration, asynchronous workflows, and cross-cultural communication with colleagues in other countries. You graduate fluent in the way the modern workplace already works.

 

It also removes the barriers that keep strong experience out of reach. No visa, no flights, no housing costs, no geographic limits — just a professional placement you can complete from Tallahassee, from home, or from anywhere with a connection.

Remote Internships Program

What You Get

  • ✔️ 24/7 confidential mental health support provided by licensed professionals.

     

  • ✔️ A dedicated 1-1 advisor and personalized career coaching to sharpen your goals and prepare you for interviews.

     

  • ✔️ A guaranteed internship placement. You are matched one-on-one to a vetted host organization and a real project with real responsibility, not a shadowing exercise. Includes interview preparation.

     

  • ✔️ Career advancement training built around the 8 career-readiness competencies identified by NACE, delivered as a self-paced online course.

     

  • ✔️ Keynote Speaker Series, workshops and remote social events Live online sessions and Q&As with distinguished speakers.

     

  • ✔️ Lifetime membership of 'The Intern Group's' global alumni network.

  • ✔️ Orientation and ongoing support from The Intern Group's staff and your host company, throughout the placement.

     

  • ✔️ The TIG Platform Your hub for the whole program. Build your digital profile and résumé and track your matching process in real time, so you always know where you stand.

     

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    Program Breakdown

Career fields for SJGC students — Placements for this program sit across SJGC's core tracks:

  • Communication, Journalism & Design

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  • Public Relations &
    Marketing

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  • Related fields — including NGO and non-profit communications, and marketing within business and tech organizations — are also available depending on your goals and background.

The Format

  • Where

  • Fully remote, from anywhere

  • Duration

  • 8–12 weeks

  • Commitment

  • Full-time or part-time; 300 hours minimum

  • Credit

  • Credit-eligible — confirm with your SJGC academic advisor

  • Start Dates

  • January 18th, 2027

Because it is remote and can be done part-time, the program fits around your class schedule, campus commitments, and any work you already have. You do not have to choose between your degree and gaining professional experience.

 

Outcomes
Alumni of The Intern Group's programs report a measurable advantage when they enter the job market:

88% secure graduate-level employment within three months.

82% report a distinct competitive advantage in the job market.

 

About The Intern Group

The Intern Group is a global leader in international internships, online and abroad. Founded in 2011, it works with organizations worldwide — from start-ups and non-profits to government agencies and multinational corporations — to place students in roles that build their skills and move their careers forward. The Intern Group and Florida A&M University have an established partnership spanning more than ten years.

  • 3,000+ host organizations in the network
  • 10,000+ global alumni
  • 150+ nationalities represented
  • 100+ university and government partners
  • 40,000+ applications to the program each year

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Cost and Funding

Places on this program are limited and funded through the FAMU–Intern Group partnership.

 

 

 

 

How To Apply

  • Submit the SJGC
    application Form

    Interview. Shortlisted students complete a 20–30 minute interview with The Intern Group.

    Get matched. Build your profile on the TIG Platform and receive personalized internship opportunities aligned to your skills and goals.

    Confirm your placement and begin your onboarding and pre-program training.

    On 'The Intern Group's' website, you can read more about how the placement process works


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Questions about the program or your eligibility?

Contact Dr. Felicia McGhee at felicia.mcgheehilt@famu.edu