Our programs
Whether you choose a week-long experience or a semester program, get ready to immerse yourself in work and life as a New Yorker.
CJCxNYC is open to all College of Journalism & Communications students. Through selection from a competitive application, students choose from:
- a weeklong immersion in public relations, advertising or sports;
- paid internship opportunities;
- or a 10-week fall course in New York City.
One Week in NYC – Advertising & PR
Gain hands-on experience crafting and pitching your ideas for real-world clients and build your network of industry professionals and CJC alumni. This is a 1-credit course.
CJCxNYC: Pitch-Off Competition with Hill+Knowlton Strategies
At the core of this program is a pitch-off competition with an award-winning, global communications agency. Students will have less than one week to respond to a client brief, research, brainstorm and plan before traveling to New York City to present their ideas live to a panel of judges – simulating a real pitch process!
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when the students arrived in our New York office to pitch – and over our two days together they thoroughly impressed me. The students displayed curiosity about the pitch process, ingenuity in their mission to solve the brief, creativity in their response and professionalism in their behavior. Their pitches were excellent, and the experience gave me great faith that this cohort of students will make an impact on our industry.”
– Avra Lorrimer, former Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer, Hill+Knowlton Strategies
One Week in NYC – Sports@CJC Edition
Explore the world of sports media and communication in New York City. Participate in workshops and meetings to learn about the many exciting career paths–from digital media to TV production and journalism–with sports teams, leagues and media companies. This is a 1-credit course.
“CJCxNYC actually put me into the real world. I got to stand inside of the buildings I’ve been preparing all this time to apply to work in. I got to meet the people I’ve been preparing all this time to apply to work with.”
– Zack Weiss, JOU 2024
Students in the program meet and network with CJC alumni in sports. Read some of the alumni profiles written during this experience.
Summer & Fall Internships
Complete an 8- to 12-week paid internship and participate in social events, local activities and other exciting city highlights to experience the culture and energy of NYC.
“Before this summer, I was unsure about the type of work I wanted to pursue in advertising and did not have a good understanding of how an advertising agency operates. But because of my internship at Terri & Sandy, I now know what I want to do after graduation. This would not have been possible without CJCxNYC. I am truly grateful to have been a part of the program and recommend that all J-school students apply.”
– Janelle Houston, ADV 2023
Immersive Fall
Spend 10 weeks immersed in media and communications in New York City, network with leading communicators and gain first-hand experience while you work on projects with a professional association in your field. Industry leaders and mentors will share their perspectives, feedback and support throughout the course.
NYC is a place like no other. It’s where diverse cultures and people converge, and the streets buzz with stories from every corner of the globe. For me, this immersion didn’t just change the way I see the world; it transformed how I see myself. From navigating the subway system to collaborating with people from different cultural backgrounds, every day presented a new challenge. Through this, I realized the importance of adaptability, perseverance and empathy — lessons I hadn’t fully appreciated until I was living in a city that constantly challenged me to think bigger.
– Alyssa Wiles, MAMC 2025