One of the most rewarding parts of my internship is completing many projects that I can use for the future and just be happy with. I loved being able to watch back the videos I made throughout the summer and see my portfolio build up. It was really a fun journey to see all the different recipes Christina had in store and slowly build my style into the videos. At first, I tried to stick to the template very literally, but by now I’m able to add my own ideas to the videos (and Christina has loved the input!).
It was also rewarding to see myself get so comfortable with Premiere Pro. I’ve been editing videos since high school, but I never tried Premiere (it’s daunting and expensive!). Having skills in the industry standard is crucial in giving me the confidence and comfortability in being able to say I can work in the program most professionals would expect.
The most challenging part of this internship would be the eventual repetitiveness of it. I followed the same format for every video and created 3-4 videos a week. Because of this challenge, I was able to find new and creative aspects to add to each project, but in the end, I had a template to follow. I’m sure there are many people in the creative industry that are able to use their skills to create similar projects repeatedly, so I enjoyed the chance to incorporate some new and different things into my internship.
Overall, I had a great time working for Christina for my internship with It Is A Keeper. It was something different for me and I really got in the groove at times. The one big lesson I learned this summer is that I love to socialize and collaborate with my work. I love to hear input from those around me and be inspired by what others in my field are doing. With that said, I would love to do editing work as a side job or personal gig, and to create my own projects!
Here are a couple of my favorite videos I’ve made this summer:
California Sushi Roll Salad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tii5qbOr4IY
Pineapple Fluff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHyK7CLis5Y
Sally Hopkins
Advertising & Public Relations, Journalism & Electronic Media, 2026
Sally, This is so cool! It’s awesome that you got to build up a portfolio and really develop your own editing style. It’s great that you left the internship more confident in your abilities. Excited to check out the videos you linked!
It sounds like you had such a fun and rewarding internship! I love how you were able to make the videos your own and really grow your skills in Premiere Pro. It’s great that you found ways to stay creative even with repetitive tasks, and it’s awesome that you discovered how much you enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas. Excited to see what projects you create next!
Sally, that’s so nice to hear that you’ve enjoyed your internship! I bet it was so incredibly motivating to get the hang of the software you weren’t too comfortable with at the start. I wish you more success in your field!
Great job, Sally! I’m glad you had the opportunity to use Premier Pro and lean new skills. It sounds like it was a really positive experience!
I’m glad that you were able to build more on your portfolio! This sounds like an amazing experience, especially with being given the opportunity to explore new tools. I’m glad you were able to strengthen your skills and learn new things. I wish you luck!
These videos are amazing Sally! I’m so proud of you and all the work you did this summer. Like you said, Premiere Pro is very difficult to use, so it’s extremely impressive that you were able to excel at it at your internship. It is so cool that you were able to both follow the template provided but that you were also able to put your own spin on things as well. You were able to help your client, but also use your creativity to make the videos even better. Amazing job!
It sounds like you had an amazing and creative internship! I love how you developed your own style while learning Premiere Pro and added your own creative touch to the videos. Your reflection really shows how much you value collaboration and creativity, and it’s inspiring to see how this experience is shaping your future projects.