How Interning Changed My Perspective on the Publishing Industry
Interning at Harvest House Publishers in Eugene has given me the opportunity to directly apply concepts from my Public Relations (PR) courses in the fast-paced publishing industry. I started my internship by completing work and adapting to the rigorous publishing schedule of more than 20 books each season. Over time, I learned new skills from my supervisor and colleagues and was offered more elaborate and challenging tasks, including content creation and working directly with clients. Being at Harvest House has ultimately shown me how different teams within the same company can have different campaign strategies and tactics while still producing profitable outcomes.
For my capstone project, I have been working with an assigned author who is publishing her first book with Harvest House. My assignments for her book have included a variety of PR and marketing tasks, all while navigating real-life deadlines, schedule changes and delayed meetings. My presentation will review my time at Harvest House, showcase the work I’ve done for my assigned client, and discuss the lessons I’ve learned that I will carry with me through my career journey.
COMM 499, Senior Capstone
Kelsay Rychener
L204
1 – 1:30 PM