Editor’s note: “Around the MediaWhiz Nation” is a regular editorial series in which MediaWhiz employees discuss the intricacies of their work.
The internship experience at the MediaWhiz’s New York office has helped students develop their skills in their respective fields. This month I sat down with Chelsea Birns, Art Studio and Communications major from NYU. She discusses her experience as an intern in the Art Department and how MediaWhiz experts, Giles McGrath & Trevor Ashley, helped her sharpen her graphic designing skills.
Name: Chelsea Birns Title: Intern, Art Department Location: New York City
Sultan Riaz: What was your first day like at MediaWhiz?
Chelsea Birns: My first day was really great! Giles, creative director, and Trevor, art director, both were very helpful in getting me setup for the internship. They gave me an overview of what they were working on along with what I would be working throughout the internship. I jumped right into it and worked on different projects with advertising, newsletters, and email letters.
SR: What goals did you set for yourself before joining MediaWhiz as an intern?
CB: I came in with the goal to improve my Photoshop and Adobe suite skills because that is what will help me in the long run. Working on my portfolio was another goal I set for myself because when I apply to a job I want to show the work I have done within the field. Eventually, I would like to get
Gile’s and Trevor’s advice on creating a new website. (more…)
Editor’s note: “Around the MediaWhiz Nation” is a regular editorial series in which MediaWhiz employees from across the country discuss the intricacies of their work.
Name: Maria Loreto Title: Media Planner Office: New York University: Pace University College Major: Marketing with a Concentration in Advertising
Prior to joining MediaWhiz full time in 2012 as a media planner you were an intern in the company’s Display Advertising unit. What attracted you most about the internship opportunity with MediaWhiz? I liked that the internship post looked like an actual job posting with real tasks and job responsibilities. Most importantly, though, I wanted to get into the digital marketing field. All of my previous internship experiences revolved around digital PR, which is something I didn’t want to pursue. The internship with MediaWhiz was an opportunity for me to get into the digital marketing field.
What was your first day like at MediaWhiz? It was great! Usually when you come in on the first day [of an internship] there is nothing for you to do, but our previous display media strategist booked a conference room and gave me a three-hour class on display advertising, MediaWhiz and Hyper Marketing Inc. He also trained me on Mediaplex MOJO, which is our ad server. That training served me well because that is what I use every day; it’s my bread and butter.
What type of goals did you set for yourself before starting the internship? When I came in for the interview I realized how little I knew about display advertising. So, one of my goals was to learn as much as possible about display advertising.
Do you believe your goals have been met? Definitely. I started at MediaWhiz as an intern and now I manage my own display campaigns as a full-time employee.
How was the school-work balance for you? It actually wasn’t bad. I had multiple internships throughout college, but this one was different because I took it in the summer right after I graduated, so that allowed me to join MediaWhiz as more than a normal college-based intern.
What do you feel was the best thing about the MediaWhiz internship? The training. The training I received during was exceptional. It was exceptional enough for there to be no problem when I started as a full-time employee.
Would you recommend this internship to someone who was in the same major as you? I was a marketing major, which can be pretty broad. Most people want to get into marketing and PR, but if you’re interested in digital marketing I would definitely recommend an internship at MediaWhiz.
Editor’s note: “Around the MediaWhiz Nation” is a regular editorial series in which MediaWhiz employees discuss the intricacies of their work.
The internship experience at the MediaWhiz’s New York office has helped students develop their skills in their respective fields. This month I sat down with Chelsea Birns, Art Studio and Communications major from NYU. She discusses her experience as an intern in the Art Department and how MediaWhiz experts, Giles McGrath & Trevor Ashley, helped her sharpen her graphic designing skills.
Name: Chelsea Birns Title: Intern, Art Department Location: New York City
Sultan Riaz: What was your first day like at MediaWhiz?
Chelsea Birns: My first day was really great! Giles, creative director, and Trevor, art director, both were very helpful in getting me setup for the internship. They gave me an overview of what they were working on along with what I would be working throughout the internship. I jumped right into it and worked on different projects with advertising, newsletters, and email letters.
SR: What goals did you set for yourself before joining MediaWhiz as an intern?
CB: I came in with the goal to improve my Photoshop and Adobe suite skills because that is what will help me in the long run. Working on my portfolio was another goal I set for myself because when I apply to a job I want to show the work I have done within the field. Eventually, I would like to get
Gile’s and Trevor’s advice on creating a new website.
SR: Do you believe your goals have been met?
CB: I think I am working towards it. I only work once a week so it makes it a little difficult for me to achieve all the goals I want, but my Photoshop skills have improved and it has helped me not only at work, but in the classroom as well.
SR: Have you benefitted by working with the experts at MediaWhiz?
CB: Definitely! Getting to work with Giles and Trevor directly, two people who have a lot experience in the field, has been great. Also, since I am the only intern right now I get to do work like I am part of the team.
SR: How has the school/work balance been for you? CB: I only come in once a week, so it hasn’t been too hard.
SR: What has been the best thing about the MediaWhiz internship?
CB: The experience with working with two people who have done so much in the advertising industry and getting their advice and feedback has been very useful for me.
SR: Would you recommend this internship to someone who is majoring in Studio Art and Communications?
CB: Definitely! There are plenty of things to learn and it is a real hands on experience. You are not treated like an intern here; you are treated like someone who is really part of the MediaWhiz team.
If you are interested in having an impactful experience as an intern here at MediaWhiz, contact our HR department by visiting us on LinkedIn or by checking out our Career page. To see the experiences of other MediaWhiz employees just visit our YouTube channel. You can follow us on Twitter or “like” us on Facebook for MediaWhiz updates as well.
