Graduate Student Services
Faculty Mentorship
You will engage with our renowned faculty members in small group, one-on-one and classroom settings throughout your graduate studies. Our faculty will share their deep expertise and critical guidance as you work toward your professional goals.
Academic Advisement
Beginning at orientation and continuing each semester, you will meet one-on-one with your degree program’s academic adviser. Your adviser will work closely with you to ensure timely completion of degree requirements while you explore experiential learning opportunities that enrich your academic journey.
Career Development
Our career development advisers provide one-on-one guidance while encouraging you to take advantage of USC Annenberg’s exclusive job listings, job and internship fairs, networking events, corporate visits, “how-to” workshops, and alumni mentorship programs.
International Programs
Based on your degree program, you may pursue summer internship opportunities around the globe. Internships are individually tailored to advance your personal and professional growth, and to help you gain a competitive edge in the global workforce.
USC Annenberg graduate students have held internships at such companies as:
Google • Los Angeles Times • Spotify •
The New York Times • ESPN • Snap Inc. •
NPR • WarnerMedia • NBCUniversal • E! •
CBS • Disney • ABC News • Ketchum •
U.S. Department of State • CNN • BBC • Deutsch • WB • Fox News • Edelman • Weber Shandwick Worldwide • FleishmanHillard
Specific opportunities by master’s degree program:
Communication Management
Work or internships are encouraged while concurrently completing coursework.
Digital Social Media
Internships are arranged in consultation with the faculty program director and the Office of Career Development.
Global Media and Communication
During the second year of the degree program at USC Annenberg, internships are required while concurrently completing coursework.
Journalism
Specialized Journalism
Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture)
Extensive hands-on training is offered in Annenberg Media outlets while concurrently completing coursework. Optional domestic internships are offered in the summer after completing all coursework. Optional summer international internships require faculty approval and completion of one unit of course credit while abroad.
Public Diplomacy
In the summer after the first year of the degree program, field study may be arranged.
Public Relations and Advertising
Work or internships are encouraged while concurrently completing coursework. Optional international internships may be offered in the summer after the first year of enrollment.