There are so many more fun experiences to be had in this internship than simply "refreshing the page" of my inbox, but today that seems to be the form of media bringing me the largest wealth of information for articles I'm working on. Finding quotes, tracking down photos, following up with others, you know.
One very exciting experience I was offered today was to see Fox 25's on campus appearance taking B-roll for a story! Honestly, there's nothing I'd rather be doing..except making money, I suppose. Which is, unfortunately, exactly what is holding me back from partaking in today's fun. Work.
Sometimes, it can be difficult balancing a job, school, and an internship, as well as other random extracurriculars that I won't bore you with. There are so many opportunities that arise from simply being someplace at the right time-meeting a new guest speaker in class whom you could network with, learning your company needs a new manager that could pay you more money, or great opportunities like I've had going to the BSO.
There's a very lucky girl, sitting up here in the Communication Department-it may sometimes feel like I'm "everywhere", but it's great to know that other people see me going "somewhere" enough to extend such opportunities my way. Hopefully, I can make the next one!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Swimming In a Sea of Information
Today being my long day here (long being four hours), there was tons of work to be done! After knocking off a media advisory and web story, I've gone back to two other stories I've been working on.
Have you ever felt like you've injested so much information on one topic that you need to step back for a moment? I feel a little that way right now, bouncing back between both stories. Hence the blog-break, as I call it. One of them is very fun, one is very informational however through my research today I've gained a wealth of knowlegde; a "sea of information" that I've been swimming through and trying to sort.
Today, I've re-learned that instead of constantly tackling things head-on as is my usual practice, it can be best sometimes to step back a minute from something and come back with a fresh eye for it.
The best break I think I could have asked for at this time came in the form of a call from Michelle asking me to meet her, along with President Alexander and a cameraman, in the Klingbiel parking lot. There, she taped my reaction to a very interesting sight. Wish I could tell you more about it, but that would ruin a bit of a surprise we've got going on here.
Gotta love working in the world of PR-never know what's coming next!
Have you ever felt like you've injested so much information on one topic that you need to step back for a moment? I feel a little that way right now, bouncing back between both stories. Hence the blog-break, as I call it. One of them is very fun, one is very informational however through my research today I've gained a wealth of knowlegde; a "sea of information" that I've been swimming through and trying to sort.
Today, I've re-learned that instead of constantly tackling things head-on as is my usual practice, it can be best sometimes to step back a minute from something and come back with a fresh eye for it.
The best break I think I could have asked for at this time came in the form of a call from Michelle asking me to meet her, along with President Alexander and a cameraman, in the Klingbiel parking lot. There, she taped my reaction to a very interesting sight. Wish I could tell you more about it, but that would ruin a bit of a surprise we've got going on here.
Gotta love working in the world of PR-never know what's coming next!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Girl On A Mission
I feel like a Facebook addict this morning, constantly refreshing the home page as I sit here with my yummy iced coffee and digital piles of microsoft word documents. You may wonder, isn't there something else she should be doing with her time in an internship? Nope. I'm doing research.
Facebook has become the newest, most convenient and effecient form of communication. I've found in trying to ask my fellow students in person what top 5 things they have in their dorm room for a story, they "don't have time" to chat or they can't think of it on the spot. Unless I knock door to door, there's no way I could get these answers. Which certainly is a possibility, however if there's a more productive route I'm going to take it. With Facebook, I post the question in a status, and am able to gain responses at the convenience of others as they are in their rooms looking around at what they appreciate most (I'm assuming laptop will come in at number one, but I may be wrong). Another benefit of using a Facebook status is the ability to reach a much broader audience. Here at Lasell, I could knock door to door. I could take the T to other institutions across Boston, however online I'm reaching my girl friends in NYC. My boyfriend's friend's in FL. My old friends in SC, and my friends who've transferred to ME.
See? Instant nationwide varied responses-well, at least if I keep refreshing the home page.
Facebook has become the newest, most convenient and effecient form of communication. I've found in trying to ask my fellow students in person what top 5 things they have in their dorm room for a story, they "don't have time" to chat or they can't think of it on the spot. Unless I knock door to door, there's no way I could get these answers. Which certainly is a possibility, however if there's a more productive route I'm going to take it. With Facebook, I post the question in a status, and am able to gain responses at the convenience of others as they are in their rooms looking around at what they appreciate most (I'm assuming laptop will come in at number one, but I may be wrong). Another benefit of using a Facebook status is the ability to reach a much broader audience. Here at Lasell, I could knock door to door. I could take the T to other institutions across Boston, however online I'm reaching my girl friends in NYC. My boyfriend's friend's in FL. My old friends in SC, and my friends who've transferred to ME.
See? Instant nationwide varied responses-well, at least if I keep refreshing the home page.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Intern-Mania!
One thing I love about Lasell is how small of a tight-knit community it is. For two of my major stories right now, I'm emailing people I haven't talked to in a long time about something they're doing and it's a great way to re-connect! Not only am I building a fantastic portfolio, but I'm able to follow what new and great things people I know are doing. I'm finding I've surrounded myself with quite an impressive crowd around here!
Another thing I'm truly enjoying is the wealth of information I take in every day. Each time I receive a story, I feel a rush to know more about it. If there's a website associated with any story (which most of the time, there is) I'm following it. Maybe I don't need to know every bit of information on every story, but it's those little background details that I feel give a piece a little something extra. I'll dive into a bio about a company founder, history of an organization, what goes on at each location branch, details of a competition.
I'm finding each day I work, I'm learning something new. Will I ever use the fact that Evelyn Murphy was Lt. Governer in 1986, or that The Food Project's Boston location is rooftop at the Boston Medical Center? Maybe, maybe not. But it's kind of like reading the book "How to Move Mt. Fuji" or "Why Flamingos Wear Pink"-I walk away chock-full of new information, and that's a great start to my day.
Emmalyn
Another thing I'm truly enjoying is the wealth of information I take in every day. Each time I receive a story, I feel a rush to know more about it. If there's a website associated with any story (which most of the time, there is) I'm following it. Maybe I don't need to know every bit of information on every story, but it's those little background details that I feel give a piece a little something extra. I'll dive into a bio about a company founder, history of an organization, what goes on at each location branch, details of a competition.
I'm finding each day I work, I'm learning something new. Will I ever use the fact that Evelyn Murphy was Lt. Governer in 1986, or that The Food Project's Boston location is rooftop at the Boston Medical Center? Maybe, maybe not. But it's kind of like reading the book "How to Move Mt. Fuji" or "Why Flamingos Wear Pink"-I walk away chock-full of new information, and that's a great start to my day.
Emmalyn
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Nice To Meet You
Hi there! I'm Emmalyn, the Communication Department's newest Spring 2011 intern, and I will be taking over this blog from now until May. I hope you enjoy hearing about my journey!
I've been here for about a week now, and already feel right at home with my own adorable little office and Michelle always happy to help with any questions my mind can manage to rack up!
Last Thursday, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Project Beethoven Fashion Desgin Competition at Symphony Hall in Boston. It felt GREAT to be sitting second row to the runway, taking notes and absorbing the glamorous atmosphere filled with patrons boasting glasses of fine wine, donned lavish fur coats. Among the attendees were Professor Ruppert, Dean Austin and Jim Ostrow, whom were great to talk to!
I truly appreciate, as someone who aspires to become an entertainment reporter, being able to have had the opportunity to be given such freedom within my first few days on-site at this internship. I love the feeling of responsibility, seeing the final-draft of a story I put hard work into, and even the editing/research process I'm finding I enjoy, too. I love coming up with all the answers to a story, watching it piece together!
As of right now, I'm working on a story on a previous alumni profile and highlighting some of Lasell's upcoming events in February/March. I'm finding the Lasell faculty to be so helpful when it comes to needing information/quotes/interviews..sometimes as a reporter that can be so difficult, yet here I seem to have half the stress than I've battled in the entertainment world!
Here's to more amazing stories-and nice to meet you!
Emmalyn
I've been here for about a week now, and already feel right at home with my own adorable little office and Michelle always happy to help with any questions my mind can manage to rack up!
Last Thursday, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Project Beethoven Fashion Desgin Competition at Symphony Hall in Boston. It felt GREAT to be sitting second row to the runway, taking notes and absorbing the glamorous atmosphere filled with patrons boasting glasses of fine wine, donned lavish fur coats. Among the attendees were Professor Ruppert, Dean Austin and Jim Ostrow, whom were great to talk to!
I truly appreciate, as someone who aspires to become an entertainment reporter, being able to have had the opportunity to be given such freedom within my first few days on-site at this internship. I love the feeling of responsibility, seeing the final-draft of a story I put hard work into, and even the editing/research process I'm finding I enjoy, too. I love coming up with all the answers to a story, watching it piece together!
As of right now, I'm working on a story on a previous alumni profile and highlighting some of Lasell's upcoming events in February/March. I'm finding the Lasell faculty to be so helpful when it comes to needing information/quotes/interviews..sometimes as a reporter that can be so difficult, yet here I seem to have half the stress than I've battled in the entertainment world!
Here's to more amazing stories-and nice to meet you!
Emmalyn
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