For career-driven young adults like myself, internships can be a somewhat terrifying experience. You’re essentially diving headfirst–blindfolded–into an unknown environment, knowing only that you must be willing to do whatever it takes to make an impact in the office…and hopefully it’s a positive one.
Being the greenest person in the workplace adds a little bit of pressure to not only thrive professionally, but even socially. I’ve personally attempted this with an excessively smiley, I-will-willingly-get-Starbucks-for-everyone attitude. After my first day at Scream Agency, however, it became clear (thank goodness) that the feet-kissing, intern slavery stigma does not, in fact, exist everywhere.
Advertising and PR agencies are not the same as other offices. They’re better. Way better. The energy here is lighter, more creative, and even a little silly at times. Combine all that with the opportunity to gain a world of insight and know-how, and I think I speak for all of us when I say that we got pretty lucky in the internship department.
Editor’s Note: We swear we didn’t pay Marni to write this – okay, well maybe we did…
But enough about Scream Agency, let’s meet the spring interns!
Marni Caicedo, PR Spring Intern (hey, that’s me!)
Where are you from & what brought you to Colorado?
I’m from Chicago, but came out here for college and love it too much to leave just yet.
What are you hoping to gain from your internship experience at Scream Agency?
I’m hoping to learn a lot about advertising/marketing and PR, especially in a fun and high-energy work setting like Scream Agency!
What’s your favorite place in Colorado?
My favorite place in Colorado is my backyard. All of my best friends are neighbors, so on nice days and weekends we don’t have to venture to the bars or anywhere else you would pay to be at in order to be together and have fun.
What is one item would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Leftover pizza boxes…
Any hidden talents?
I can eat my entire body weight in one sitting.
Kate Phillips, Creative Spring Intern
Where are you from and what brought you to Colorado?
I am a little biased about this beautiful state being a native and all but what’s not to love?!
What are you hoping to gain from your internship experience at Scream Agency?
I’m hoping to gain a solid set of skills, connections, and insight at Scream Agency.
What’s your favorite place in Colorado?
My favorite place in Colorado is everywhere! I love being able to drive to the city and mountains in one day.
What is one item would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Appropriately, you would find all the necessary sandwich fixings and fruit. Maybe some leftovers…
Any hidden talents?
I love to swing dance and can speak German!
Gabriel Garcia, Creative Spring Intern
Where are you from and what brought you to Colorado?
I’m a Colorado native.
What are you hoping to gain from your internship experience at Scream Agency?
I’m hoping to gain a better insight on the graphic design field and some experience working with clients.
What’s your favorite place in Colorado?
Denver Museum of Natural History.
What is one item would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Beer. Lots of beer.
Any hidden talents?
I’m a trivia master.