Intern of the Week: Rachael Sanchez for MCS/BTA!

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:33:06 -0400
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Name: Rachael Sanchez

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UMBC Event Center

Position Title: Marketing Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s):Business Technology Administration/Media and Communication Studies

Work Term: Spring 2019

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

My internship encompasses a lot of different aspects of Marketing, PR, and event promotion. I have weekly office hours where I come in and am assigned a task to do either individually or with my supervisor. I've worked on media lists (finding contacts for event media coverage) as well as editing photos for social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. My main responsibilities are during events, such as Men's basketball games and concerts. I'm often running around taking pictures or coordinating games and activities during basketball games. It's a fast-paced job, but I love it!

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I heard of the position through a past professor, who has emailed it out to the Media and Communication studies list proc. I then looked up the position through UMBCworks and applied. I also contacted Marie, my supervisor and the Marketing Manager, directly to discuss more details about what the internship would entail.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?

I love getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a successful, large-scale event and getting to know the people that make it happen. Concerts are definitely a favorite, as I get to be right in all the action of what goes on in the production side of things and get the opportunity to assist with things like press photos and social media.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I believe I've made an impact through my internship by showing students that if you put yourself out there, you're able to not only learn a lot but gain valuable experience that will only help you grow both personally and professionally. I want to show others that it's possible to make time to do an internship and balance it with other things, like part-time jobs and academics.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

I really enjoyed the opportunity to gain valuable experience through my internship that not only provided me with fun times but also a chance to discover more about other career fields that I am interested in pursuing and learning more about.