Layla Rudolph (she/they), Journalism+Design ’24
Unpaid Internship Grant
Company: Gen-zine
Type of work: I helped them build their video content on social media.
Where did you find the internship: LinkedIn
Would you recommend your internship to another student? I think it was a good first internship experience. So I would recommend it to freshmen and sophomores.
Internship Description Description
I worked with Gen-zine as a production intern, where I helped them build their social media video content. I wrote scripts, filmed content and collaborated with other interns and my boss.
Who was supporting you in your work? How did you work with them?
I didn’t have much communication with the university for my internship. But, the person who helped me get the grant was Allison Lichter-Joseph
How has this project has been impactful or transformative — for you personally or for those this work has impacted:
I feel this internship has helped me figure out what I want to do and what I’m good at. It helped me practice self advocacy and learn to not just go along with whatever because I’m allowed to have boundaries as a worker.
What would you do differently? How would you advise a student who is going to do something similar?
I would advise a student to make sure that you’re advocating for yourself and not wait too long to do so. I think that was what I would do differently. Instead of being scared and somewhat waiting till the last moment to be a self advocate.
Short summary
My experience with Gen-Zine was a generally positive one. I’m grateful because it helped me figure out what I love.