I recently began my summer internship at Herald Community Newspapers (or The Herald, as many call it) and have learned so much already. So far, I have written six news articles (two have been published and the remaining four will be published within the next week or two). I have been to my internship six times so far for a few hours at a time, and I’ve done some remote work on days I am off and did not go in. Though I have been attending my internship for less than a month, I feel that I have already learned a lot about journalism and the newspaper industry. However, I still have a lot of room for improvement and cannot wait to learn more from my assigned mentor, Kelsie, and the other reporters and staff at Herald Community Newspapers.
The skill I hope to improve on the most as a result of my internship is my writing. Writing is the main component in reporting. Whether I am simply typing about an event that happened earlier in the week on my computer at my desk or standing up at a local newsworthy event scribbling on a notebook, I know I need to be a good communicator through my writing. Through improving my writing skills, I hope to strengthen other areas of my life as an aspiring journalist, such as interviewing skills, critical thinking, vocabulary expansion, and communication with others.
My internship will impact my career path by exposing me to all aspects of the newspaper and reporting industry. So far, I have learned about the different jobs that keep a newspaper running smoothly and the various skill sets needed to do each job. Examples of these jobs are reporter, social media coordinator, editor, and graphics worker. This will help me tremendously in the future. I know I want to work in the news industry, and I am learning about all the potential news career paths at my internship, as well as the educational and professional steps I need to take to obtain each one.
Jane Bagatta
Advertising & Public Relations, Journalism & Electronic Media, 2027
It’s so exciting seeing you going out and improving your journalism/writing/reporting skills! Your reports for Royal Studios have always been fun and engaging, and I think you’ll continue to grow more skills on being the best reporter you can while working there. Being able to share stories following the rules of writing, but also with your own voice, is a great ability to learn and have. I know your future in the news world will be bright, regardless which direction you take!
Jane, it’s so exciting to hear that you’ve already accomplished so much right from the start! Writing six articles is an incredible , and I’m sure it has really helped strengthen your journalism skills. By continuing to write, there’s no doubt you’ll reach your goals, it only goes up from here! This internship sounds like a great stepping stone toward your future, and I’m sure it will give you valuable insight into everything that goes into producing a high-quality newspaper. Wishing you the best of luck at The Herald, I’m sure you’ll be writing some amazing articles!
It sounds like you’re getting an incredible experience at The Herald! Writing so many articles already is impressive, and it’s great that you’re learning so much about journalism and the newspaper industry. Keep up the amazing work your skills will only keep growing!”
It must feel so good to know you have so much to learn andthat just makes the journey even more exciting! It sounds like you’re already gaining valuable experience and insight into the world of journalism, and it’s great that you’re open to growing your skills and exploring all the different roles in the industry. You’re off to a strong start, and best of luck!
It’s amazing to see how much you’ve already written, and it definitely shows your dedication and passion towards the work. Expanding from the writing itself to the processes of the entire industry is super cool, and I love to see how this internship contributes to your skills! I can’t wait to see what you accomplish as you continue to write, best of luck!
So cool to hear how much you’ve already learned and accomplished, two articles published is amazing! It’s awesome that you’re getting hands-on experience and exploring different roles in the newsroom. Being exposed to interviewing as well as graphics sounds like this internship will do a lot for you. I wish you the best of luck with all the other articles you’re going to write and then publish!
It’s awesome to hear how much you’ve already learned at your internship, even in such a short time! Writing six articles is no small feat, and it’s great that some are already published. It sounds like you’re really diving into every part of the experience and making the most of it. Can’t wait to see where this internship takes you!