I have been interning at Herald Community Newspapers since late May, and have gained so much valuable experience because of it. To be honest, the whole internship was extremely rewarding, and I have never been prouder of myself. However, there are some parts that stick out, one being that four of my stories were chosen by the senior editor to be published on the front page of the newspaper. This is an incredible, sought-after accomplishment in the journalism world and something I did not think would happen while I was interning. It felt awesome to see my front page stories in the newspapers being sold at the delis, diners, and pharmacies in my area. It was also nice to be able to show my family and friends what I have been working on when the articles were published.
The most challenging part of my internship was adhering to a certain type of writing style while working on articles. When writing for news, journalists write in Associated Press (AP) Style, which is very different when compared to writing in standard American English. Sometimes I would forget some of the rules of AP Style, or write in a mixture of AP Style and the standard way of writing. When the senior editor caught these mistakes, she would explain the corrections to me, which helped me improve. Writing is the cornerstone of journalism, and is the most important skill in the profession. Though I am far from a perfect writer, my internship at Herald Community Newspapers helped me achieve my main goal for the internship, which was to improve my writing.
Jane Bagatta
Advertising & Public Relations, Journalism & Electronic Media, 2027
It is so so awesome that not one not two but FOUR of your stories got front page!!! It’s clear that you combined your raw skills with the knowledge you’ve gained at your internship to be an exceptional writer! I wish you the absolute best with your future in writing with many more successes!
PS. I hate AP style lol
Jane, Getting your stories published on the front page is such a huge accomplishment! You are very talented and it’s amazing that you got recognized in that way. Can’t wait to see where your journalism journey takes you next!
That’s such an amazing accomplishment to have multiple stories make the front page—congrats! It must have been so rewarding to see your work out in the community like that. It sounds like you gained a lot of growth from learning AP Style too, which will definitely set you up for future success in journalism.
Jane, having published multiple stories is an incredible accomplishment; you should be so proud of yourself! It sounds like this internship has been incredibly rewarding. I wish you the best in journalism!
What a great opportunity! Having four front page articles published is a huge accomplishment and speaks to the kind of writer you are. I’m glad you had the opportunity to learn and grow at this internship.
It’s so amazing that you had your work published! It’s a huge accomplishment and you should be extremely proud of the work you’ve done. I’m glad you were able to grow and learn so much and I can’t wait to see what you write next!
It sounds like you had an amazing internship! It’s impressive that your stories were published on the front page, which must have been such a proud moment. I wish you the best in your next steps!