Program Overview

Richard T. Robertson School of Communication

The Richard T. Robertson School of Communication is part of the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Academics

The school offers various academic programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
  • B.S. in Mass Communications
  • Minor in Media Studies
  • Real-World Learning
  • Mass Communications Scholars
  • Scholarships and Awards
• Graduate programs
  • Media and Leadership Certificate
  • M.S. in Mass Communications
  • Ph.D. in Media, Art and Text
• International Scholars
  • VCU Media and Culture Program

Research

The school is involved in research, with publications and various research areas.

Directory

The school has a directory that includes:

• Administration
• Faculty
  • Advertising
  • Journalism
  • Media Production
  • Public Relations
• Staff

News and Events

The school has news and events, including:

• Robertson News
• Robertson Alumni
• In the Media
• Robertson Events

Internships

The school offers internship opportunities, including:

• Find an Internship
• Offer an Internship

Spring 2026: Hack for RVA - Communications Intern

The Opportunity

Hack for RVA is Richmond's first civic hackathon, where 300+ technologists, designers, and community members build solutions for the city. The event will take place on March 27-29, 2026, at the Science Museum of Virginia, in partnership with the City of Richmond and Mayor Avula's Mayoral Action Plan.

What You'll Do

• Launch
  • Press releases and media outreach
  • Social content to drive registration
  • Coordinate messaging with partners
  • Capture photos and stories on-site
• Impact
  • Deploy surveys to capture outcomes
  • Aggregate data and surface insights
  • Draft impact reports
  • Document learnings for future years

Who You'll Work With

You will work with a 4-person team, reporting to the Social Media Manager and Event Co-Chairs, with faculty guidance from Judi Crenshaw (VCU Robertson).

You Should Have

• Clear writing and fast turnaround
• Instagram and LinkedIn skills
• Photography (phone is fine)
• Spreadsheets and survey tools

Timeline

• Start: January 2026
• Event: March 27-29, 2026
• End: April 2026
• Format: Mostly remote, with on-site work during the event, and 18-20 hours/week, flexible

What You'll Get

• 3 credits via VCU Robertson School
• Portfolio: 300-person civic event
• Letter of recommendation from the Mayor's Office
• Work with city, nonprofit, and corporate partners