WKMG

WKMG News 6 in Orlando, FL

Digital intern for clickorlando.com

In the summer of 2021, I had interviewed with WKMG News 6 for a possible internship. I still had a couple of semesters left before I graduated, so I was encouraged to try in the fall. I attended another internship fair with my journalism student organization and landed a spring 2022 internship with my dream station.

Despite my limited experience as a student, my skill level quickly changed. I was writing briefs each Tuesday and Thursday that I was in the newsroom, and that repetition helped me with AP Style, headline writing and structure. I also juggled this 16-hour internship with a full course load including my capstone.

In addition to writing for the Clickorlando website, I clipped videos to add to reporters’ stories, edited reporter copy and produced features by interviewing local people.

See the stories I wrote below:

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium to host family-friendly, egg-citing spring activities in April

Published: April 7, 2022

The Lumineers announce world tour with first-ever Orlando stop at Amway Center

Published: April 7, 2022

‘It has an impact on you:’ Winter Park couple details Blue Origin spaceflight experience

Published: April 7, 2022

Brews Around the Zoo returns to Sanford, offers over 30 craft beer samples

Published: April 4, 2022

Skippy recalls peanut butter products. Check your shelves for these products

Published: March 31, 2022

1 injured in small plane crash near Melbourne industrial area, fire chief says

Published: March 29, 2022

Missing 78-year-old man with Alzheimer’s found safe, Mount Dora police say

Published: March 29, 2022

Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival swings into Winter Park

Published: March 29, 2022

WATCH: Crane guides gator off Eagle Creek golf course

Published: March 24, 2022

Brevard teacher arrested on charges of sending harmful material to a child

Published: March 24, 2022

Art and flowers will be in bloom at Orlando Museum of Art festival starting Thursday

Published: March 22, 2022

State announces funding for farmers impacted by Florida freeze

Published: March 22, 2022

Co-business owner in Daytona Beach aids in domestic violence resources with signs

I interviewed Carmen Ruiz of FASTSIGNS in Daytona Beach for a Women’s History Month feature story.

Published: March 15, 2022

Girl Scouts of Citrus prepares to open Florida’s 1st dedicated women’s history, cultural center

I interviewed for a Women’s History Month feature story.

Published: March 10, 2022

UCF hip-hop business professor reflects on industry, 2022 Super Bowl halftime show

I interviewed UCF Professor Keith Harrison for a Black History Month feature story.

Published: February 17, 2022

Marion County expands hours at drive-thru COVID test site

Published: January 25, 2022