I loved being immersed in the advertising and publishing industry from day one. On my first day, I was already pitching story ideas and reading research information/press releases to write articles on the advertising, media, and tech world. I was treated with respect by all my co-workers and industry professionals I worked with, and I feel like I gained experience that has put me above and beyond what I expected at just 19-years-old.
What I wish was different
I wish that this internship was a paid internship, however as an incoming sophomore, I was lucky to even have this internship, and the knowledge and experience I gained went above anything I could ask for.
Advice
I would advise other interns to get to know as many people as possible, go to all the conferences and events that Adweek offers, network your way to other agencies, and just enjoy being in New York and what the advertising/journalism world has to offer.
