Graduating college in May 2020, right in the middle of a global pandemic, has definitely been challenging, but I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to intern at JMG Public Relations during these crazy times. I first heard about this company and their internship program from my friend and former JMG intern, Lucy Walsh. She loved her time at JMG, so when I found myself looking for opportunities in New York, I knew that this was where I wanted to apply.

It has been a challenging and rewarding past few months interning at JMG Public Relations. I was so excited to start my internship with JMG PR, since this was my first time working with a PR agency. This internship was a fully remote position due to the corona virus pandemic, however, Jenna and Frances did everything they could to make it feel more like an in-person experience with their warm welcome. In place of mid-day coffee runs or lunch breaks we got to know each other over several zoom meetings, sip the tea’s (where we would take a 15-minute break to catch up on the latest celebrity gossip), slack messages and emails.

I am currently a junior in college at Drew University in New Jersey. Initially, I wasn’t sure what field I wanted to pursue but eventually found myself drawn to the field of media and communication. If you are also interested in this field I will warn you there are a lot more avenues than you might think. Growing up in Vermont I found myself wanting to be near the city that I had seen so often in movies and on television. I started following JMG Public Relations on Instagram during the spring of my sophomore year. I found myself looking more into the company and into public relations.