What is a typical day like in the life of an RLF intern? Well, as many PR professionals know, there is no such thing as a typical day in our industry. This is true for RLF interns, too, as they work on a variety of projects for different clients. One day they can be building a targeted media list for financial trade publications, and the next day they can be participating in a brainstorming session for a new project.
RLF has four interns this fall, including two who participated in our most recent summer internship program. Today, our final intern spotlight is on Brittany.
Brittany Melvin
I am from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and am a senior at High Point University majoring in strategic communications and Spanish.
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to work in public relations in some capacity related to entertainment or sports. If I could incorporate my knowledge of Spanish into my job, that would be a bonus!
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks. In fact, I enjoy reading all of Nicholas Sparks’ books as they’re great to read by the beach or pool in the summer!
How did you spend your summer?
This summer, I interned at a full-service public relations, marketing and events agency in New York City. I worked in public relations in the lifestyle department and was responsible for work for multiple clients. It was an amazing opportunity that allowed me to gain experience in a wide gamut of areas related to public relations and event planning.
What is a fun fact about you?
I enjoy playing sports and I played on a competitive traveling basketball team until the end of high school.
What is your favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far?
My favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far has been gaining experience in the agency side of public relations and learning about a variety of industries. I enjoy the environment of the agency, as well, including everyone’s focus, commitment and enthusiasm.
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.
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Fall Intern Spotlight: Danielle Boniche
For college students, finding the perfect internship – one that allows them to successfully contribute to a company while also expanding their skills – can be tough. Yet, it’s important for public relations and communications students to learn a variety of skills, from media relations and social media management to design and advertising, to set them apart from their peers.
RLF offers comprehensive spring, summer and fall internships designed to prepare students for careers in public relations, marketing and advertising. Interns gain hands-on experience by working with seasoned professionals and practicing skills learned in the classroom.
This fall, we welcome back two interns from our summer program, Adam Bowers and Hannah Nelson, as well as two new interns, Danielle Boniche and Brittany Melvin.
Danielle Boniche
I am a senior at Elon University and am originally from Trumbull, Conn. At Elon, I am majoring in strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations, and minoring in international studies.
What is your dream job?
I am really passionate about helping others and the concept of community development. I would love to do public relations work for a nonprofit community development-based group or integrate the skills I have learned into a project overseas.
What is your favorite book?
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.
How did you spend your summer?
This past summer was the busiest summer of my life. I returned from a semester abroad in Australia in late June and then spent two weeks in West Virginia volunteering with the Appalachia Service Project.
What is a fun fact about you?
I have traveled to three continents in the past year (Africa, Australia and North America)!
What is your favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far?
My first two weeks at RLF have been amazing. This is my first time working in an agency and I have already learned so much. I have the opportunity to improve different skill sets and contribute my own ideas. Right now, I am developing ways to promote a new movie coming out, which is really exciting.
Follow Danielle online at @dboniche.
Stay tuned tomorrow to meet our other new fall intern, Brittany Melvin!
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.
Intern Spotlight: Gretchen Cundiff
RLF is devoted to big ideas. And we love when our interns contribute. A great way to get involved in our interactive internship program is to be creative, share theories and always ask questions.
RLF is excited to have four interns with us for the summer. And our final spotlight for the week is on Gretchen!
Gretchen Cundiff
I am from Richmond, Va. and will be a senior at Elon University this fall. Since my freshman year at Elon, I found my passion to be in public relations and decided to major in strategic communications, and minor in international studies and leadership studies.
What is your dream job?
Account Executive at a top, full-service communications firm that incorporates both public relations and advertising.
What do you do when you aren’t at RLF?
I have stayed busy this summer taking an online advertising course and caring for an elderly lady and her dog. I also work in the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement at Elon as a media coordinator. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends, running, reading, watching romantic comedies and traveling around North Carolina.
What is a fun fact about you?
One of my great, great grandmothers was one of the original Radio City Rockettes.
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is The Help, and I enjoyed the movie adaptation, as well.
If you could go out to lunch every day, where would it be?
I would go to Panera; I love the fresh-baked breads, hearty soups, flavorful salads and tasty smoothies.
What is your favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far?
So far, my RLF experience has been eye-opening as I have never been exposed to an agency setting before, and I look forward to enhancing my communication skills. I love the enthusiasm, positive work atmosphere and support system that the RLF team displays, and I feel very welcome in the office as an intern.
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.
Intern Spotlight: Laura Van Drie
RLF’s hands-on internship program provides interns with comprehensive experience in the fields of public relations, advertising and marketing. Interns join our numerous account teams to give them exposure to agency life and prepare them for an entry-level position in the industry.
We have four exceptional interns at RLF this summer. And today our spotlight is on Laura!
Laura Van Drie
I am going to be a junior at Elon University. I come from Andover, MA and am studying strategic communications with a minor in sociology.
What is your dream job?
Copywriter for a PR or advertising agency.
What do you do when you aren’t at RLF?
I also work as a tour guide for Elon Admissions. In my free time, I’m usually attempting to learn how to cook, watching the Bachelorette or Pretty Little Liars, reading or hanging out with friends.
What is a fun fact about you?
I spent January traveling through India! I’m also preparing to spend next semester in Copenhagen – I love to travel.
What is your favorite book?
I like almost everything I read… Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult is one of my favorites.
If you could go out to lunch every day, where would it be?
Simply Thai, right down the street from Elon. I love Asian food, and most of their dishes are gluten-free (which I need).
What is your favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far?
I love the creative projects that I get to do. I’ve brainstormed story ideas, researched how restaurants market themselves on Pinterest (yum), and written some pitches. It’s also a great work environment – everyone is so friendly!
Follow Laura online at lauravandrie.wordpress.com.
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.
Intern Spotlight: Adam Bowers
Each summer, RLF holds an intern bootcamp to introduce our new interns to industry topics and tactics. Our team members share personal experiences and specific campaigns to engage our interns in the work we do. For example, Account Supervisor Aleasha Vuncannon recently shared one of RLF’s past campaigns publicizing the grand opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in downtown Greensboro.
RLF welcomes four interns to the office this summer. And today the spotlight is on Adam!
Adam Bowers
I am a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am majoring in public relations and am working on a minor in geography. I come from Rocky Mount, NC (which, contrary to popular belief, is not in the mountains).
What is your dream job?
Tie between (a) doing PR for Coca Cola and (b) being a product tester at a toy company (but inexplicably getting paid a decent salary despite that my sole responsibility would be to play with toys all day).
What do you do when you aren’t at RLF?
When not at RLF, I spend my time reading, playing disc golf and hanging out with my soft-coated wheaten terrier, Solomon.
What is a fun fact about you?
I avoid eating at restaurants that serve Pepsi products.
What is your favorite book?
The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis.
If you could go out to lunch every day, where would it be?
Chipotle Mexican Grill. It’s the best way to get all the calories you need for an entire month in one convenient burrito.
What is your favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far?
Interning at RLF has shown me that I not only enjoy the theory of public relations, but the practice as well. In school, we learn all about the theory, but there’s a world of difference between the theory and practice. At RLF, I’ve really gotten to see what the practice is like. During my first week, I got to write, pitch and distribute a press release (and I loved it).
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.
Intern Spotlight: Hannah Nelson
Gaining hands-on internship experience is a vital part of landing a job in public relations. Whether you spend time participating in client brainstorming sessions, crafting advertisements with the creative department, or organizing a high-profile grand opening, the knowledge you acquire will be invaluable.
At RLF, we are proud to offer a fulfilling and versatile internship program during the spring, summer and fall for 12 interns a year. Our summer internship program includes a one-day intern bootcamp to learn tips for best practices from our team. Topics include media relations, crisis communications, branding, advertising, new media and investor relations.
This summer, we welcome four enthusiastic interns to our office: Gretchen Cundiff, Adam Bowers, Hannah Nelson and Laura Van Drie. Let’s first meet Hannah!
Hannah Nelson
I am a rising senior at Elon University. I come from Silver Spring, Md (just north of DC), but I’ve fallen in love with the southern pace of life and can’t wait to settle here. I am majoring in strategic communications with minors in business administration and German studies.
What is your dream job?
Social media strategist/trend analyst for Fortune 500 companies.
What do you do when you aren’t at RLF?
At home, my family is an avid sailing bunch on the Bay. I’ve taught sailing camp in DC for many summers and feel most at home on the water. This summer, I’m working part time at Elon’s library and finishing up a research article.
What is a fun fact about you?
I won a dance competition while I was abroad in Germany, but I couldn’t understand the person on the phone telling me exactly what I had won!
What is your favorite book?
The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks (but I really love any book written by him)!
If you could go out to lunch every day, where would it be?
Chipotle! I can’t get enough and usually make the trek from Elon to Greensboro just for those wonderfully huge burritos!
What is your favorite part of being an intern at RLF so far?
All of the responsibility and trust that is placed on us. My first task on my first day was to write a pitch letter. They believe in me, so I push myself to exceed my potential and gain experience!
Follow Hannah online at @Hannah_Bernice or HannahBernice.com.
Stay tuned the rest of the week to meet our other three summer interns!
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.