Internships

My summer as a sports information and communications intern

This past summer, I was a sports information and communications intern at the Iowa High School Athletic Association. I got to spend my time working state events, running social media, dabbling in web design, strengthening my Adobe software skills and building my professionalism in a workplace. Read More

January 29, 2024

Discovering opportunities and building connections: my Ames CVB internship journey

For my 499A internship, I had the privilege of working with the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Discover Ames. My experience with this nonprofit organization has been nothing short of remarkable, providing me with valuable insights, connections and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Read More

December 7, 2023

My summer adventure in content, collaboration and creativity

This summer I had an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of social media and copywriting through my content internship with Deksia. Deksia is an advertising agency with locations across several states, including Iowa. As a content intern, I got to learn and grow my skills in social media planning and management, content writing, and project collaboration across several teams.  Read More

November 9, 2023

Having a blast in Okoboji: my summer as a social media intern for Parks Marina

This summer, I was a social media intern for Parks Marina Inc. Parks Marina is a prominent marina in the tourist town of Okoboji, Iowa, that also owns several restaurants, boutiques and businesses in the area. I got the opportunity to do marketing work for all of them. Read More

October 19, 2023

All about my summer with Iowa 80 Group

I just finished my summer internship and am ready to share my experiences! I wanted to be close to my hometown and applied for a social media marketing internship with the Iowa 80 Group in Walcott, Iowa. The internship was for their website Iowa80.com, which has all the main social media platforms to direct traffic to their website. Read More

October 5, 2023

Published here and there, an internship that spread my work nationwide

My summer at the Iowa Capital Dispatch sharpened skills I learned at Iowa State and helped me realize the skills I never knew I needed. I spent the summer keeping up with Iowa’s congressional delegates, reporting on the governor’s office, following the presidential campaign trail and more. Read More

September 19, 2023

My summer social media internship in Omaha, Nebraska

This summer, I had the pleasure of working my second social media internship in Omaha, Nebraska. I worked with the marketing and communications department at a company called Lozier, a leader in manufacturing store fixtures. Read More

September 12, 2023

Greenlee Internship Photo Challenge

Take a selfie. Win a prize! Let’s show off your summer internship. In your office, at the studio, in front of the building—anything tasteful and appropriate for use by the Greenlee Social Media team is welcome. Read More

May 30, 2023

My creative adventure as a graphic design intern

Peyton Hiscocks, senior, advertising This summer, I worked at Webspec as a graphic design intern to complete my 499A internship requirement. I was lucky enough… Read More

December 8, 2021

My summer working for the Iowa Secretary of State

Sarah Collison, junior, advertising This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. I served as a communications intern… Read More

December 1, 2021