Peyton Hiscocks, senior, advertising This summer, I worked at Webspec as a graphic design intern to complete my 499A internship requirement. I was lucky enough to be a part of their new summer internship program, though you would never guess it is in its first year. Webspec is a web design, development and digital marketing … Continue reading My creative adventure as a graphic design intern
The Washington Media Scholars Foundation announced Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication senior in public relations Emma McDowell as a spring 2022 Media Fellow. The scholarship supports students whose academic interests are at the intersection of advertising and public policy. “The Washington Media Scholars Foundation serves to identify talented students throughout the country who may … Continue reading Greenlee student awarded Washington Media Fellows Scholarship
Sarah Collison, junior, advertising This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. I served as a communications intern for Secretary Paul Pate. In this role, I was responsible for managing social media pages, creating daily content and assisting with daily projects. This internship was very beneficial to my … Continue reading My summer working for the Iowa Secretary of State
By Emma McDowell, senior, public relations The summer of 2021 came with a mass return to office work, which means a return to in-person internships. For the summer, I was lucky enough to work for LifeServe Blood Center as a public relations intern. LifeServe is the sole provider of blood products to over 120 hospitals … Continue reading How I found my passion for nonprofit as an intern
By Molly Blanco, junior JLMC My Greenlee 499A internship experience this summer with Harlan Newspapers was full of firsts. It was my first time physically working in a newsroom, my first internship and my first time living in a (really) small town. I began my internship with Harlan Newspapers without ever having stepped foot in … Continue reading The importance of being a local news reporter
By Leah Gebeke, senior PR When working for an event like the 3M Open, you often hear the phrase “once in a lifetime opportunity.” You meet notable people from every industry imaginable and create relationships that last a lifetime. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to take pictures and stand in the … Continue reading My rewarding experience as a content creation intern at 3M
By Emma McDowell In 2018, 44% of Americans said they had listened to a podcast. Three years later, in 2021, that percentage rose to 58% and is expected to continue to grow. With two million podcasts available, the potential for this popular medium is endless. For the fourth time, Greenlee offered a short-course intensive audio … Continue reading Why you should care about podcasting
By Morgan Wick This summer, I interned at Kreg Tool Company where I learned important skills and had the opportunity to experience things that will help me in my future career. Kreg Tool makes woodworking tools for any experience level from professional woodworkers to beginner DIYers. I spent my summer in the creative marketing department … Continue reading My Internship at Kreg Tool
By Emma McDowell Like much of Generation Z, Maggie Atcheson grew up playing with technology. Before the days of being able to film with a movie-quality phone, Atcheson played with her dad’s video camera. She filmed at-home videos with her twin cousins, Megan and Ciera Stitz. Eventually, her dad bought a MacBook, and the trio … Continue reading Trio of cousins ‘tumble’ into YouTube success
By Matt Belinson I had a blast in my summer internship at the Ottumwa Courier, and I learned so much along the way. This internship gave me the hands-on experience I was looking for by giving me the opportunity to cover high school sports all summer long. I wrote countless game coverage for prep sports … Continue reading What I learned writing for a community newspaper