MediaWhiz: Around The MediaWhiz Nation with Chelsea Birns
By Sultan Riaz | @Riaz_MediaWhiz | Marketing Coordinator
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.
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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.
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