Stephanie Flowers

Stephanie Flowers

Name: Stephanie Flowers

Major: Journalism

Hometown: Derry, Pa

Internship placement:   The California Focus, California, PA 

Your internship title:  Associate Editor

How did you find your internship?
I've written for them for almost 2 years, and the owner of the newspaper told me they were looking for a new intern.

What are your primary responsibilities/day-to-day activities?
I write three articles a month, edit other writers' articles and announcements, and gather information for announcements.

What is the best part of your internship?
All of the practical experience I am getting is the best part.  In the journalism field, you need to write a lot to get better, and that's what this internship is helping me do. Also, Carla and Roger, the owners of the newspaper, are the nicest people and they really have my best interests in mind.

What are the top two things you have learned?
Never underestimate the importance of editing and re-editing.
Be patient with your sources, especially when they are playing hard to get. Your story depends on it.

Would you recommend this internship to someone else?
Of course!!

A quote regarding your internship experience?
"The last three months have been such an enlightening experience.  I have learned so many different aspects of my field, and I have fallen even more in love with journalism."