At the end of July 2025, the Communication Studies Program at Universitas Padjadjaran opened an opportunity for its students to participate in an internal internship program within the department. The internal internship program, “Internship Innovators 2025,” is the first program of its kind introduced by the Communication Studies Program. This program is divided into two different schemes: Scheme 1, Digital Communication Planner (DCP), and Scheme 2, Community Service (PKM). Scheme 1 is further divided into four roles: Social Media Manager, Website Manager, Social Media Content Creator, and Website Content Creator. The program will run for six months, from August 2025 to January 2026.
This internal internship is open to Communication Science students from the 2023 cohort, with participants required to go through three selection stages. The first stage is administrative selection, where applicants submit the necessary documents before moving forward. The second stage is a competency test, consisting of a written exam and a practical test conducted onsite at Fikom Unpad. Students who pass this stage must then present their work and participate in an interview as the final step before being officially accepted as internship participants, also known as The Innovators. Out of 50 students who applied, only 13 were successfully admitted to the program.
The selected participants were then assigned to two schemes: 7 students in Scheme 1 (DCP) and 6 students in Scheme 2 (PKM). Here are the Innovators who have successfully joined the Ilkom internal internship program:
- Website Team
The Website Team is part of Scheme 1. Its main responsibility is to manage and create content for the official website of the Ilkom Study Program at Universitas Padjadjaran. This team consists of the Website Manager and Website Content Creator. They are the Innovators who will be in charge of managing the Ilkom website for the next six months.
- Social Media Team
The Social Media Team is also part of Scheme 1. Its main responsibility is to manage and create content for the social media platforms of the Ilkom Study Program at Universitas Padjadjaran. Similar to the Website Team, the Social Media Team consists of a Social Media Manager and a Social Media Content Creator. They are the Innovators who will manage Ilkom’s social media for the next six months.
- Community Service Team
The Community Service team is part of Scheme 2, which carries responsibilities different from those in Scheme 1. The PKM Team serves as Community Outreach Officers, with duties that include developing social programs, carrying out community service activities, building partnerships, collecting and analyzing data, and acting as a bridge between community groups and the organization. They are the Innovators who will collaborate with lecturers in conducting community engagement over the next six months.
With the selection of these 13 students as The Innovators, the Ilkom internal internship program is expected to become not only a platform for personal development but also a means of making a real contribution to the Communication Science Study Program. The six-month journey ahead is not merely about fulfilling responsibilities, but also about collaboration, innovation, and creating a positive impact. It is hoped that the Innovators will bring fresh enthusiasm and serve as an inspiration for future cohorts.
Building Inspiration through Students’ Innovation and Knowledge Vol #1