What do you do as a journalism student who strives to play in the big leagues of political reporting? You turn your eyes and ears to Washington, D.C. A year ago, I sat on my parent’s porch in rural Northern Germany, getting ready to pack up my life and move to Colorado. Today, I sit at my desk in the NBC newsroom in Washington, D.C.—talk about a life-changing experience.
—Lars Gesing ('15)

When I started working as a KEEN intern, I had no idea how quickly Verde would start giving me hands on experience. I worked on KEEN's Live Monumental campaign drafting media lists, sending out pitches, calling radio stations and whatever else was needed of me. This campaign was a great way to gain experience in Public Relations as I was put in high pressure situations that shaped the way I handle my current accounts. After being an intern at Verde for just a month I had already landed a broadcast radio hit.
—Charlotte Johnson ('16)

My internship with National Park Trips Media was an incredible opportunity that provided me with a wide range of opportunities and experiences that enhanced my skills. Everyone that I worked with was always helpful and encouraging. I would recommend to anyone looking for a positive work atmosphere!
—Carly Everett ('16)

Aurora TV sent me out on shoots and interviews, alone and with co-workers, while using a variety of cameras and equipment. Anytime I needed help, critique or simply encouragement, the staff never made me feel anything less than a fundamental part of their team. I learned something new every day and walked into my final year with a huge leg-up in the industry. I learned about script-writing, voice overs and about Adobe Premiere editing. I had on-camera opportunities and worked in the control room for the weekly news cast. I could not have had a better internship experience or preparation for my career, as I gained skills in more platforms than ever expected.
—Erin Sullivan ('17)

We couldn't have been happier with Lars Gesing's reporting, writing and research for the NBC Political Unit during the 2014 midterm season. He was a real asset for us.
—Mark Murray, Senior Political Editor, NBC News

Flytedesk’s internship program was thorough and immersive, with weekly goal-setting meetings, interesting guest speakers and personalized projects that emphasized my individual strengths and interests! The company is relatively small, which allowed me to work directly with everyone and learn not only about my areas, advertising and design, but I was also introduced to startup culture and entrepreneurship, business development and college student newspapers. At the end of the summer, I was asked to stay on part-time during the school year. I’m really excited to be a part of this company as it continues to grow and succeed!
—Mackenzie Dennis ('18)

Everyone has something to gain from attending the career fair. You won't know all the good that can come from it until you show up and follow up.
—Mitch Utterback, Graduate Student