Tag: Internship

Documenting Sharks as a Science Communication Intern

Megan Gilbert, junior in journalism and mass communication Dozens of unique opportunities have been presented to me as a communications intern with a scientific research institution. Because the communications team at the Island School is responsible for sharing the important work and research that is being done on its Bahamian campus, each day is filled … Continue reading Documenting Sharks as a Science Communication Intern

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Taking Off on an Intern Adventure

Emelie Knobloch, senior in public relations Life has a way of introducing you to incredible milestones without knowing how important they are at the time. Like the application frenzy I went on last September around 12:30 a.m. while panicking that I wasn’t going to find an internship. About a month after that spree I was … Continue reading Taking Off on an Intern Adventure

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Interning on Island Time

Nothing will teach you time management as quickly or effectively as your first internship experience. As a communications and outreach intern at The Island School, I act as the link between what happens with students, staff and researchers on campus and the outside world. Because there is always so much happening, it is important to … Continue reading Interning on Island Time

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My Experience With A Restaurant Social Media Photo Shoot

Aren’t you curious to know what it takes to make your favorite restaurant’s Instagram account so brilliant and enticing? I was, and now—thanks to my internship—I know! I’m Claire Norton, and this summer I am an intern at Strauss Marketing – Public Relations in Dallas, Texas! At SMPR, we have quite a few restaurant clients, … Continue reading My Experience With A Restaurant Social Media Photo Shoot

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Communicating for The Island School

My first week as an intern included trips to the ocean and several shark sightings. As a communications intern at The Island School, a non-profit education and research center on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, I work with a small team to deliver intriguing and informative content about marine research that is done through the … Continue reading Communicating for The Island School

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Kum & Go learn about 430+ stores

This summer, I am working in the marketing department at one of the largest private industries in the country. Kum & Go operates in 11 states and manages over 430 stores, so since the first day I have learned an exceptional amount of organization strategy and department focuses. While beginning the internship search in the … Continue reading Kum & Go learn about 430+ stores

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Drumroll please…

I began my journey from Charter Oak, Iowa, to Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, May 28. After nine hours of driving with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons blasting out my speakers I arrived at the apartment anxious to meet my roommates, and fellow interns, Andrea, Katie, and Kayla. I felt extremely fortunate to be one … Continue reading Drumroll please…

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Monday Mornings Aren’t So Bad After All

After working odd jobs summer after summer, I never thought the day would come when I would wake up at sunrise and look forward to the nine hour workday ahead. My name is Claire Kirk, and I am an intern at BirdDogHR. I work as the content writer on the marketing team. Has a nice … Continue reading Monday Mornings Aren’t So Bad After All

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Denisha Mixon, Science Bound communication intern

Going into college, Denisha Mixon, senior in journalism and mass communication, expected to get an internship with a newspaper or magazine. Last fall, she entered the office of Greenlee’s Internship Coordinator Juli Probasco-Sowers looking for help to achieve just that. Instead, Probasco-Sowers pointed her in a different direction — one that led her to an on-campus group that she now considers family.

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Greenlee Summer Intern Blogging Contest

Throughout the summer, Greenlee will feature blog posts written by you about your experiences on the job, whether you’re reporting for a local newspaper, managing social media accounts or developing creative for a new ad campaign