InternViews
InternViews
This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience. This series was coordinated and produced by Morgan Jones, the 2023 summer Yarbrough-Grady Fellow in the College’s Communications office.
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CNN Documentary Unit Intern, Summer 2023
Julianna Russ
CNN Documentary Unit Intern, Summer 2023
Julianna Russ
“The best thing you can do is put yourself out there. Don’t limit yourself; if you think something you are applying to is a long shot, apply anyway. Make a company say no to you, don’t say no to yourself first! You will never get your dream job if you don’t give yourself a chance. Also, make sure that you are truly interested in the position you’re applying for. Authenticity goes a long way during the interview stage!”
Production Intern, News Nation Network, Summer 2023
Tee Dickinson
“Try everything. Never say no to an opportunity. Doing this will set you up with lots of different skills and will make you adaptable and versatile. Employers in the media industry want to find a well-rounded individual that they can mold into the type of employee who will succeed within their organization.”
Marketing and Communications Intern, Visit Athens, Summer 2023
Isabella Martinez
Marketing and Communications Intern, Visit Athens, Summer 2023
Isabella Martinez
“Having a network and a good relationship with faculty, staff and other students will help you tremendously! Most of the great opportunities I have obtained were because of a good rapport with an individual who is willing to give me a chance, or because I know someone who knows someone.”
Creative Videography Intern for UGA Football, Spring-Summer 2023
Audrie Uphues
Creative Videography Intern for UGA Football, Spring-Summer 2023
Audrie Uphues
“Start building your network now. Ask for advice from creatives and anyone in the sports industry. Building your network while you’re still in school is really important. That way, when you’re looking for a job, you’re able to turn to those people who you’ve built a trusting relationship with.”
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Julia Walkup
Julia Walkup
“Take advantage of all the hands-on opportunities that UGA offers for student journalists. This means getting involved with The Red & Black, Newsource, or anything else that can get you physical proof of your talent. Coming out of college with an impressive portfolio or reel will set you apart from the beginning.”
Jonathan Wood
Jonathan Wood
“It is important to always work hard. Whether it is a group or individual project, it can sometimes become difficult to see the end goal in the classroom when assignments, quizzes and tests are piling up. This internship has reinforced to me that both patience and dedication are important, and that putting in the work in the beginning leads to reaping the rewards at the end.”
DonA Traylor-Askew
DonA Traylor-Askew
“The classes I have taken in the Grady Sports Media Institute couldn’t have prepared me better for the work I’d have the chance to do with ESPN. Hands-on work editing feature packages and learning to take quick direction and think on my feet from classes like Sportsource had me as ready as could be.”
Edward Feininger
Edward Feininger
“The most valuable lesson I have learned is how to ask the right questions and then expand on your client’s answers as much as you can. Proactive questioning is better than a one-sided conversation. Do not be afraid to ask questions, and when your client responds, ask ‘What else?’.”
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