Research & Media Intern Review

My role involved drafting a prototype script and storyboard telling the story of a historical figure commemorated on a historical plaque in the city centre, with a view to this being developed into an augmented reality experience. Alongside this project I also wrote scripts for other historical figures represented in the city centre. My work day-to-day involved a mixture of researching these historical figures, structuring and writing the scripts, and towards the end, creating a storyboard.

I developed my content-writing skills, learned the basics of storytelling, discovered more of Canva's functions, developed research skills, and organisational skills.

I was given responsibility in the sense that I was left to work quite independently -- it was up to me to set my own deadlines, to judge how long each step of the project would / should take, to seek feedback, and to act on it. I felt a responsibility to create a good prototype, knowing that otherwise resources might be "wasted" on me. That being said, it was still just a pilot project, so it felt like an appropriate amount of responsibility.

I was left to work very independently, and I could largely structure my time how I wanted, approach tasks with my chosen method, and work to my own deadlines, which did feel daunting -- but I did receive lots of advice and guidance on the art of storytelling, and was encouraged to share work as it progressed, from which I received plenty of constructive feedback.

Very friendly and tight-knit, and relatively informal.

I loved it -- it taught me lots of skills specific to storytelling and visual media, and plenty of "soft", transferrable skills like communication in the workplace, organisation, etc.

Yes

Let your enthusiasm speak, embrace the uncertainty and responsibility, and don't shy away from communicating any concerns or ideas.