Greenlee Internship Photo Challenge
Take a selfie. Win a prize! Let’s show off your summer internship. In your office, at the studio, in front of the building—anything tasteful and appropriate for use by the Greenlee Social Media team is welcome.
Category: Internships
CATEGORIES: Internships, Student Perspective
My creative adventure as a graphic design intern
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
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My summer working for the Iowa Secretary of State
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
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How I found my passion for nonprofit as an intern
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
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The importance of being a local news reporter
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
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My rewarding experience as a content creation intern at 3M
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
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My Internship at Kreg Tool
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
What I learned writing for a community newspaper
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
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How Greenlee prepared me for my summer internship
By: Lydia Wede, senior in public relations The main principle of a college education is to prepare the next generation of students to enter the workforce. A strong internship or two is a great tool for this effort, which is why the Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communication requires a 400-hour internship before graduation. … Continue reading How Greenlee prepared me for my summer internship
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How I learned how to work remotely for my summer internship
By: Ruby Crow, senior in public relations During the spring semester of my junior year, I was worried about obtaining an internship for the required 499A course. I had been looking for one for a while, and it was difficult to arrange one in the middle of the pandemic. However, my friend and former Greenlee … Continue reading How I learned how to work remotely for my summer internship