Note: The list below represents a sample of sites where English Majors have completed internships in the past; it is not a comprehensive list. Students should conduct their own research to identify prospective internship sites. For a listing of currently available internships on and off campus, please visit the Internship and Career Center’s online portal, Handshake.
The ICC also has a weekly newsletter with internship and job listings for students, which you sign up for here. Finally, ICC also provides a listing of internship organizations or programs which were notated on student transcripts. Here is that list for English Majors.
Organization | Contact | Location | Key words |
The California Aggie | Davis, CA | newspaper, editing, journalism | |
The Davis Vanguard | Yolo and Sacramento Counties | law, newspaper, journalism | |
Capital Public Radio | Sacramento, CA | broadcasting, radio journalism, journalism | |
UC Center Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | legislation, government, editing | |
UC Davis Washington Program | https://washingtonprogram.ucdavis.edu/program-by-major/majors/english | Washington, D.C. | editing, advising, professional development, newspaper, broadcasting |
Nexstar Media Group | Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, CA | broadcasting, editing, journalism | |
Dennis Publishing | London, England New York, NY Washington, D.C. | journalism, editing | |
Davis Joint Unified School District | (530) 757-5300; | Davis, CA | education, writing, editing |
Woodland Joint Unified School District | (530) 662-0201; Search “ICCTeachIntern” in Handshake | Woodland, CA | education, writing, editing |
The Hollywood Reporter | Los Angeles, CA New York, NY | editing, journalism, magazine, media | |
Indigenous Media | Culver City, CA | media, entertainment | |
The Sacramento Bee (The McClatchy Company) | Sacramento, CA | publishing, journalism, reporting | |
Red Rover | https://redrover.org/resource/employment-and-volunteer-internships/ | Sacramento, CA | animal advocacy, publishing, editing |
Tips to market your English major to prospective internship sites:
Tailor your resume to highlight skills developed through your major
- Consider including a “Relevant Coursework” section with 4-6 classes related to the internship.
- In the “Skills” and “Experience” sections, articulate transferable skills like critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and time-management.
- Highlight accomplishments related to your major by including a “Projects”, “Publications”, or “Awards” section.
- More information on resumes and cover letters: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/materials.
Connect your internship experience to your career aspirations
- English majors pursue a diverse range of careers, including law, public relations, education, publishing, and more. In fact, there are UC Davis English alumni working in almost every field imaginable!
- Highlight how your English major and a particular internship are useful in preparing for your future career.
- Explore data on career outcomes for English majors: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/data/major
Get involved in extracurricular activities that complement your English major in order to showcase your passion for the field
- Joining clubs and organizations will help you build community and expand your network, which can open up potential opportunities.
- More information on activities and organizations: https://csi.ucdavis.edu/
Be prepared to provide high quality writing samples that exemplify your outstanding abilities
- Some internship/job opportunities may require you to submit a writing sample as a part of your application. Be sure to collect examples from your English classes that demonstrate your best work.
- More information on writing samples: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/materials/writing-samples.