Intern Profile: Meghan Massaroni

Major/Minor: Sports Communication Major, Psychology Minor

Previous internships: Tennis Ireland (Fall 2012), Danbury Westerners Baseball (Summer 2013)

Meg and the 2013 Westeners interns volunteering at summer clinic!

How did you find your internships?

I found out about the Tennis Ireland internship through Marist International Programs when I decided to study abroad. The FIE Dublin, Ireland Program offered me with the opportunity to undertake a six credit internship with the company.

For my Danbury Westerners internship, I met with Gerry McNulty, the Director of the Communication Internship Program at Marist, and spoke to him about internship opportunities for the summer. I applied, had a phone call interview and got the offer. 

What new skills have you learned through your internship experience(s)?

I learned a lot through my internship experiences. One of the main skills I learned is to get as involved as possible and stand out. As an entertainment coordinator/marketing assistant, I learned various marketing techniques, prepared and distributed special flyers, schedules and press releases, and overall played a major role in creation of game production. The cool thing about sports is that everything is very intertwined and networks are very much linked. My internships have definitely helped in teaching me how to get connected with people and broaden my network!

Describe a conflict or problem you faced as an intern, and how you coped with or found a solution to that problem.

There weren't many problems I faced during my internships, but I do have to say as an intern, I think one of the hardest moments for me were the days when I did a lot of repetitive tasks because they got boring at times. Other than that, everyone I worked with was cooperative and fun to be around.

What was your favorite part of your internship(s)?

My favorite part about my internships was meeting new people and working in an industry I truly enjoy. Interacting with people and gaining insight about the profession I want to go into was inspiring and motivating for me. I was able to get a feel for where I want to go in the future with my career.

What did you find out about yourself after completing your first internship?  Did your career goals and/or aspirations shift or change?

I have always had a passion for sports, and after completing my first internship I was able to narrow down the field I want to work in with sports after graduation--Public Relations. Overall, my internship experiences have proved to me that wherever I end up I will be able to take on the real world!

What advice do you have for new interns?

My advice to new interns is to work, work and work even harder. You need to develop connections and relationships with different people and make those people want to help you. An internship can lead to a lot of great experiences, especially in the professional sports field, so you have to start somewhere. Don't be afraid to meet with people, ask questions about their career path and use them as a resource. Always be appreciative and strive to stand out.