You may be wondering why this blog has not been updated for a few weeks. Well, I'm back at school, beginning my junior year at Gonzaga University. Sadly, that means my internship at SPR has come to an end.
It's been a wonderful experience for me. I've gotten to write press releases, design ads, and even hear my own voice on the radio. I learned so much about what makes a radio station run smoothly. It's so much more than just the voices you hear from your car stereo. Behind the scenes many different people are organizing events like An Evening Under the Stars and the SPR Kids' Concerts, conducting interviews, calling sponsors, and managing publicity.
In addition, I had the chance to meet some amazing people in this position. Neesha gave me my first complete tour of the station. Nancy, the "comfort woman" for A Prairie Home Companion, always had a smile and a "good morning" for me. Amy, the sweet receptionist, helped me to find whatever I needed at the station - whether it was one of the staff, more paper, or a sugary snack to help me through the morning. Verne was always willing to let me bother him for an update for this blog, as well as making some incredible ice cream. Patrick was so much help with the promo for this blog and more importantly, didn't laugh at my timorous first attempt at recording. Then, of course, there was Shelley, who taught me everything from advertising design, to podcast uploading, to how to write a good press release.
In all, this internship was great fun and very intersting for me and I will miss my time at SPR. This blog will stall for a few weeks until a new intern takes my place. Thanks for everything SPR!
