Hey!
Things are still going well on my end. I actually only worked once the week of the 4th of July which was nice since I was traveling to Maine. So, obviously when I got back there was LOTS to do. I was asked to do the On the Menu feature again, though it took a little longer due to the lack of speedy reply to interviews. This week there was plenty of editing and fact-checking to be done, mostly because people got pretty lazy with their writing due to the holiday.
Things are still going well on my end. I actually only worked once the week of the 4th of July which was nice since I was traveling to Maine. So, obviously when I got back there was LOTS to do. I was asked to do the On the Menu feature again, though it took a little longer due to the lack of speedy reply to interviews. This week there was plenty of editing and fact-checking to be done, mostly because people got pretty lazy with their writing due to the holiday.
I also did two articles yesterday
for our online magazine presences. One of the articles I did was for these high
school students who have an organization called the Westerly Innovative Network
or Team WIN, and are promoting their mission Project TGIF (Turn Grease Into
Fuel). Essentially, they get restaurants to sign up to recycle wasted cooking
oils which are distributed throw charities into heat for needy families, aka “biofuel”. They were looking for more
publicity aimed at the surrounding restaurants, and I emailed them back letting
them know we were definitely interested. Rhode Island is known for a lot of
fried summery treats, so it was a great opportunity for them to use their left
over cooking oils for energy. It is crazy what these kids have done with this
organization: traveling the world, called Young Wonders on CNN Heroes, winning
grants left and right, going to DC. Makes my high school days look like a
criminal waste of time.
There was also a promotional event on Tuesday called The Superlative Party. It was free for us to go, and it was super fun, beautiful and entertaining. There were synchronized swimmers, acrobatic dancers, a photo booth, and great food. Lots of interesting people from all around RI. Interns worked shifts for the photo booth, but not long.
I guess my only
complaint thus far is the amount of interns they have on Wednesday, it gets cramped.
I would say at the moment me and the other intern Jackie get the most writing assignments since we've been there the longest,
or at least the biggest ones. I would probably be more annoyed at the increase of
interns if there was a lack of work because of it. There was also a promotional event on Tuesday called The Superlative Party. It was free for us to go, and it was super fun, beautiful and entertaining. There were synchronized swimmers, acrobatic dancers, a photo booth, and great food. Lots of interesting people from all around RI. Interns worked shifts for the photo booth, but not long.
That's it for now, can't believe we are already in the second week of July. Fin.
It sounds like you are getting more and more opportunities through this internship as time goes on. I'm so glad to read that they seem to notice and take respect of your time there and give you more important or lengthy assignments because of it. I think that shows just how valuable you are to them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the story of the Team WIN article--it sounds like a very worthwhile cause. I'm wondering how you wrote the article--did you actually meet some of the students or was it based on other outside research?
I second Kristen's first paragraph. It's tough when you get competition from other interns, but clearly your supers know you've got the goods. Otherwise the work would dry up. I'm pleased for you.
ReplyDeleteI also noted your comment about having to do more fact-checking because people got lazy. Being on the receiving end of that is ... well, it is what it is. Builds character, right? It does.
It is amazing what high school kids do these days. I went to high school in Neolithic times compared to what young men and women do today. Good for them, though, making it work.
The Superlative Party sounds amazing. What was the purpose of it? I mean, if there's going to be synchronized swimming, acrobats, and other sensational stuff, it must be for a good cause. Groups like Team WIN proves all those bitter old people that today's youth are motivated, thoughtful, and hardworking. Good for them.
ReplyDeleteLazy writers are the worst, especially so close to a holiday, because the last thing you want to do before or after your holiday is spend time editing to catch their mistakes. But on the other hand, it gives you the chance to prove to your bosses that you are not only extremely capable of expert editing and fact-checking, but willing to do it, so that always helps.
ReplyDeleteAs the more experienced intern, do you delegate to the newer ones? Or oversee them in any way? I ask because I have spoken to a few friends with internship experience, and it almost becomes part of their daily responsibility to direct the younger interns, and it has been a mixed experience for them.