Internship Spotlights (Archive)

Journalism major David Burgett took steps toward his dream of being a meteorologist as a live programming intern at the Weather Channel. David discovered his passion for meteorology after taking a meteorology class. “In that class I learned the basic fundamentals of how weather forms, different weather patterns and so much more! I started to incorporate the knowledge ... into my forecasts for TV2, and from there the passion has only grown!”

During summer 2018, public relations major Karly Van Boxel worked on event logistics, internal communications, marketing and more for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. She says: “We’ve met with people from NFL Studios, multiple professional teams, and ESPN. There are so many networking opportunities at the Hall and opportunities to learn about working in the sports and entertainment industry.”

Brandon Bounds was chosen among the top student journalists in the country, to participate in News21, a multi-university, in-depth journalism collaborative. In 2018, the cohort investigated hate in America. He says: “Since day one, the School and student media has taught all the necessary skills and the importance of great storytelling and I can apply to what I'm doing this summer.”

Journalism major Marissa Nichol reported, wrote and copyedited for the Cleveland Jewish News during summer 2018. She says: “Taking my reporting class and other classes prepared me for this position by teaching me the foundations of journalism writing, multimedia and ethics making me feel comfortable producing diverse content and interviewing sources.”

As a reporting intern at WKSU, journalism major Ella Abbot worked on stories about public health, transportation and environmental issues during summer 2019. She says: “My time with WKSU has helped me to step out of my comfort zone and gain a real appreciation for broadcast news. I’ve been able to work alongside reporters and editors on stories, as well as create my own stories for the air.”

Advertising major Mia Massetti experienced the fast, ever-changing pace of the advertising industry as a digital content intern at WESCO during summer 2019. She says: "I will be creating a whole digital campaign and presenting it in front of the company at the end of the summer. What I love most about having an internship is being able to bring what I have learned at Kent to a real business. It gives you an opportunity to finally show what you are capable of … Businesses are always looking for new ideas, and you never know, you might have an idea that they never thought about!”