I really liked the stories I worked on. The editors did a great job handing out interesting assignments while also letting interns pitch story ideas. Being able to pitch ideas meant a lot to me since I felt like I could easily approach my editors with ideas. The editors were also super nice and made the experience extremely enjoyable.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to experience what it was like to go into the office for the internship. With Covid-19, it made sense for the internship to be remote, but being able to get into a real work environment would have been beneficial for seeing how a magazine office is run.
Advice
Be ready to write on a variety of topics! Some of the blogposts I wrote were in collaboration with Rhode Island Commerce, so one day I'd maybe write about hardware stores while another day I'd write about kayak rental shops. Some of the topics took me out of my comfort zone which I liked because I was able to expand my knowledge by writing on subjects that weren't all that familiar to me. Fact checking and researching are also important skills for the internship!
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Editorial Intern
May - August 2019 • Providence, RI
What I liked
I loved working alongside my three bosses; they were all editors with their own expertise, and each taught me something different.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have spent more time there, and written more stories. I wish I could have gotten to know the rest of the team better, and being paid would have been a plus, too.
Advice
Don't be afraid to take initiative. If there is a story you would like to write, ask about it. Creative-minded bosses love to hear fresh ideas.
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Editorial Intern
September 2019 • Providence, RI
What I liked
Rhode Island Monthly has a wonderful working environment and a friendly, passionate staff. I loved working on blog posts, helping to research and fact check, and writing for the print magazine.
What I wish was different
Advice
In order to work in this industry, you must be comfortable and capable of conducting interviews and phone calls. You must be able to quickly learn and utilize the correct formats for the various writing works you will be contributing towards.
