This week at my internship was relatively relaxed in terms of workload but still productive. One of the highlights was the opportunity to begin rolling out one of my most significant projects to our team, gathering content for an upcoming long-form commentary series featuring student stories from Stetson. With the project name and production list already in place, the final step is collecting the stories themselves—an exciting phase that I am eager to dive into.

Additionally, I worked on a short-form video and photography content for the Ice Cream Walk hosted by the SDCV. This project was particularly interesting because it required a different creative approach. Unlike my previous work, which often focused on a cinematic style, this video embraced a more lighthearted and humorous tone. Adjusting my mindset to capture shots in a fun and engaging way was a unique challenge, but it ultimately expanded my creative perspective.

As I move forward, I’m looking forward to starting production on my long-form project and continuing to develop my skills in different styles of media.

One of the most intense event coverages I’ve ever done—but I loved every second of it! 😊

For Week 5 of my internship, almost our entire team was in charge of covering the Phoenix Generation Conference, which was hosted on campus for the first time! I actually attended this same conference at a different location last year, so having it happen at Stetson this time was an incredible experience.

The day started early—by 9 AM, we were already on-site, gathering interviews and capturing content for Stetson’s Instagram. Rodrigo and I teamed up to ensure we not only had valuable content but also top-tier quality. I focused on recording everything in a social media-friendly format, while he handled photography.

One of my main goals for this coverage was to highlight the perspectives of both speakers and students—because, in my opinion, that’s the most valuable type of content for social media. I interviewed several speakers, including the founder of the Bonner Program at Stetson (WOW!), as well as Stetson and UCF students, conference organizers, and more.

But here was the real challenge: transferring, editing, and posting all of this content in real-time as the event unfolded. It was tough! I learned a lot about timing, how to condense an extensive event into engaging social media content, and how to balance quality with speed.

After six hours of intense coverage, I walked away with so much new knowledge and a deep appreciation for live event marketing. Grateful for the experience!

For my fourth week of the internship, I was challenged to create long-form content for our YouTube channel and website. Morgan tasked me with covering the incredible play Lysistrata, organized by Stetson’s talented theatre students, alongside Jodi.

To bring the production to life through our content, I decided to interview the student actors, asking them about the play, their experiences at Stetson, and insights into the theatre program. It was such a fun and rewarding experience! The cast was amazing, and the performance itself was even more impressive.

After the interviews, I edited a short Reels video for Instagram, featuring highlights from the interviews to promote the play and encourage students to attend.

This experience was a great opportunity to develop my storytelling and video production skills while celebrating the incredible talent within our theatre department. I loved every moment of it!

During my third week of my internship, I had the incredible opportunity to combine two of my on-campus roles in a meaningful way. As an RA, one of our responsibilities is to plan events for our residents throughout the semester. However, I noticed that these events weren’t being promoted on any official campus social media channels.

With my internship in the Marketing Department, I saw the perfect opportunity to bridge this gap! Two fellow RAs and I were organizing the S’mores Fun event at the Stetson Oaks Apartments, and after discussing the idea with Morgan, she gave me the chance to share more about it on our Instagram stories.

I created a series of fun and engaging stories that not only promoted the event but also gave students a behind-the-scenes look at what RAs do on campus. This experience was a great way to enhance my storytelling skills while also highlighting the amazing work we do as RAs.

It was exciting to see how marketing and student life can come together to create more awareness and engagement on campus!

Now that I’ve been working as a videographer intern at Hatters Collective for two weeks, I’m starting to get into my rhythm. The more time I spend shooting and editing content for the Stetson baseball team, the more I appreciate the impact of storytelling in sports.

This week, I’ve been focusing on creating player profiles that showcase the personalities behind their jerseys. It was a pleasure to interview the players and learn about their lives outside of baseball. Seeing how fans are interested in this content has become a great motivation.

One of the challenges I’ve faced is adapting to the unpredictable nature of sports. Weather changes, last-minute schedule changes, and unexpected moments mean that I always have to be flexible. But that’s what makes this job exciting—it helps me stay on my toes and sharpens my problem-solving skills.

I also improved my editing workflow by experimenting with different transitions and effects to make the videos more dynamic. The feedback from my mentors has been invaluable, and I am constantly learning new techniques to improve my work.

Looking ahead, I’m eager to dive deeper into storytelling and expand my creative possibilities. This internship already promises to be an amazing learning experience, and I can’t wait to see what the next few weeks bring.

I had the opportunity to cover an event called Hairitage, which celebrated various hair textures and styles. The event featured multiple presentations on the history of hair, games, yoga, food, and hair specialists, including braiders. There was also a raffle with hair products. It offered a blend of knowledge, products, and the chance to have your hair styled. Many students attended, gaining valuable insights and celebrating the diversity of hair.

I felt honored to capture this event through my camera. The smiles on everyone’s faces were heartwarming. After filming, I began the task of compiling the footage to create a video showcasing the event. It turned out to be much more complicated of a task than I was used to. I was nervous at first, unsure of where to begin, as this was my first time working on something that would be shared publicly. But once I dove into the editing process, it was thrilling—I absolutely loved it! As I am in the final edits, selecting the best clips and finding the right soundtrack to truly capture the essence of the event is such a rewarding experience!