09.20.17

As summer comes to a close, we are recognizing our summer fellow and summer interns that played vital roles on our team during their time here. We asked each of them to recount some of their favorite memories and some of what they learned while working here. Read on for more about their experiences and favorite memories of their summer at Blue Engine!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gretta Shultz, Fellow

Graduate of Providence College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Business Economics

1. What’s your favorite Blue Engine memory?

My favorite Blue Engine memory is the book jacket [event] we did with author of “42 Faith” Ed Henry.  He was so fascinating to listen to – even for someone who doesn’t know a thing about baseball.

2. What advice would you give future Blue Engine interns?

Try everything you can.

3. What’s one thing in the office you’d take with you if you could?

I would take the artwork displayed in our conference room. Artist Tim Conlon is extremely talented and his work brightens up the office!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Krakoff, Intern

Senior at Tufts University majoring in International Relations & History

1. What’s one thing you learned about the communications industry while working at Blue Engine?

The communications industry requires one to adapt to a situation at a moment’s notice… which makes it so that there is never a dull moment

2. What’s a challenge you came across while working here?

Learning to anticipate a client’s needs is never easy, but it is a vital part of this industry.

3. What’s one thing in the office you’d take with you if you could?  The M&Ms dispenser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cole Martin, Intern

Junior at University of Chicago majoring in Political Science

1. What were you most surprised to learn during your time at Blue Engine?

Outwardly simple tasks—like scheduling and planning an event or press conference—were much more complex. From assembling a list of media contacts, drafting and editing advisories and releases to send to the press, and solidifying our desired messaging with speakers, ensuring an event functions smoothly required much more behind-the-scenes effort than expected.

2. What’s one thing you learned about the communications industry while working at Blue Engine?

One thing I was surprised by was the wide array of activities that go into working in communications. From drafting social media posts to brainstorming different concepts for a video project, my tasks this summer were often unexpectedly diverse.

3. What summer song would you use to describe your time with BE?

I’ll throw it back with “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston, in honor of that time my off-brand [phone] charger seriously malfunctioned and then exploded in the office.

Note: No staffers or desks were harmed in the explosion.