A BIG Summer Internship

What can I say? This has been a BIG summer for the agency, and an ideal time for little ones like myself to hang out and get my feet wet. As a novice to the PR industry, I must admit that when I first arrived at BIG I was a little nervy. The personnel were animated and lively. Their ideas brimmed with creativity, and the campaigns delivered measurable and significant results. I was sweating, and in the back of my mind I thought, "Man, can I keep up?"

With the help of John Montgomery (founder of BIG Communications) and his staff however, I soon realized this wouldn't be an issue.

He and his team allowed me to jump on-board their existing projects, and even went the extra mile of creating new opportunties to ensure that I was learning. BIG staff was patient in giving me instruction, and never let me finish a task without making sure I knew where I could stand to improve. I've blogged, produced press materials, as listed with events and even gained a basic knowledge of filming and editing thanks to their helping hands.

As if this wasn't enough, the relationships I've built are priceless and serve ast he cherry on top of a wonderful experience. Employees at BIG have been more like a family, and the office a home away from home. They coached me on the ins and outs of the PR/Ad industry.... but found a way to make it fun. That's the spirit I've grown to love about BIG.


Other internship experience I've obtained includes Alabama Power (in their Public Relations Department), as well as United Way of Central Alabama (Birmingham Metropolitan area).