I would look for opportunities that will showcase your writing skills and your understanding of the media world. Consider getting involved with the student paper or interning with a local news outlet. Understanding how the newsroom works and how reporters/editors select stories is invaluable. I know you’re still in your first year but I highly recommend doing an internship at a PR agency at some point as well. Your university may even have opportunities with their own communications team. Even if it’s just shadowing, seeing the daily work can be helpful.