The summer after my freshman year I was given the amazing opportunity of interning for the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). EIF is one of the largest and most credible charitable organizations in Hollywood and has been around for over 75 years. Known for its initiative Stand Up to Cancer, EIF raises millions for advanced cancer research
Hey CU School of Communication! Things can get busy in the Spring and it can be hard to find the right job or internship! You don’t want to settle for less, but you’re having a hard time finding awesome opportunities. You are not alone. Allow us to tell you a short story.. One day, a
This summer I was fortunate enough to be the marketing and social media intern for a startup fashion company called Unmarked Collection. All my life I have been very interested in fashion and the industry surrounding it, so I was very excited about the opportunity to work my dream internship. Unmarked Collection is an online
The best and only way to describe Forge54 is as a complete and total whirlwind. Tasked with creating an entirely new marketing plan and advertising campaign for a local nonprofit– the Ocean Institute (OI) in Dana Point– seemed like an easy feat with the Forgers of 2017. Surrounded by creative individuals inspired to give back
Transferring The Script To The Stage: A Reflection on The Process of Mounting a New Play Sitting in the darkness…with popcorn on my knees…and my innermost fears tearing at my soul. This was me back in January as I sat in a plush movie theater seat watching La La Land. What caused this reaction you
This summer, I was lucky enough to intern in the publicity department of Fearless Records, a record label in Los Angeles! Fearless Records’ roster has artists such as Pierce the Veil, The Plain White T’s, I Prevail, and many more bands in the pop punk and alternative rock genres. As the publicity intern, I was
Skilled giving: how young professionals could make a great impact despite not having the financial means to make large monetary donations. Through Forge54, volunteers are able to give thousands of dollars to a nonprofit by using their advertising, marketing, or publicity skill sets. I talked with Mina Zivkovic, one of the executive officers of the