by Alison Myers

Created on: June 28, 2008   Last Updated: October 31, 2008

Last summer, I interned at a weekly arts and entertainment newspaper called The Weekender. The Weekender is based in Northeast Pennsylvania and keeps residents up to date on area events. Readers can also find reviews of movies, books, and music albums.

Aside from myself and my fellow editorial intern, there were only eight full time staffers. I spent time with these people every Wednesday when I was invited to staff meetings. Everyone was friendly and able to contribute their own ideas about the upcoming issue; whether or not it related to their own department

I was given weekly assignments; including two cover stories with the other intern. The staff writer said it's not typical for interns to get cover stories, but she knew she could count on us. She was always there to offer feedback, help on stories, and even let us control a couple of our own assignments.

One local author was so impressed with my article that he laminated it and displayed it at his book signing. He even wanted to meet me personally that day so I got to meet with him and his wife. This author had been covered in other local media, and to think he wanted to meet an intern was something I'll never forget.

Working with a small group and covering a wide range of topics was an internship experience that will always stay with me; no matter where I go in my career.

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