It’s late afternoon. Your eyes are drooping, but you’ve
already made three trips to the coffeemaker. There are many other places you
would rather be. But here you are in the office, trying to stay focused on your
work—if you have any. It’s a slow day at work, and it can happen even at the
most fast-paced magazines.
Have no fear, Edsters! There are still some things you can
do to continue being that useful intern you are.
1. Organize your stuff. That stack of
papers on your desk has been getting higher by the day. Your inbox is so
stuffed with e-mails you can’t find anything. This is the perfect opportunity
to get your things (and your mind!) in order. Make folders for your e-mails so
you can access them more easily in the future. You’ll definitely appreciate it
when you’re swamped at work the following week.
2. Research trends. Any responsible
journalist is well-read and well-informed. Use your newfound spare time to read
up on what’s going on in the world. Not only will you have lots of things to talk
with your coworkers about, but you can also observe different authors and their
writing styles. Find out what you like and don’t like in their writing and
apply it to your own work. Plus, the more you read, the more likely you’ll be
able to…
3. Pitch a story! This is a great way to
show initiative. Even if your editors don’t love your story idea, you’ll be
able to show that you can keep yourself motivated and busy even when they don’t
have specific tasks ready for you. And who knows? Maybe they’ll love your idea!
And then you’ll definitely have something to work on.
4. Do some research on the company. You
might know all about the specific magazine you work at, but does the publishing
company have other titles as well? Learn all about the company and what they
do. Who knows when another opportunity will arise?
5. Get to know your fellow interns. You
all ended up at the same place, but you probably come from different
backgrounds. You could learn a lot from your fellow interns, and it’s always
good to have those connections when you’re looking for a real job in the
future. Being friends with the other interns makes for an infinitely more
enjoyable work environment too!
6. Don’t get
discouraged. I made this mistake on my very first day of work. When you
don’t have a ton of things to do, it’s easy to fall into questioning why you’re
there. Don’t forget what made you so passionate about magazines in the first
place! Maybe it’s writing, or maybe it’s getting a behind-the-scenes look at
how everything gets put together. Whatever it is that made you want to pursue a
career in magazine journalism, stick to it. The slow day will end eventually,
and you’ll be on to more exciting things.
How about you guys? Got any ideas for keeping busy on those
sloooow days?
See ya next week!
Ed’s Regional Intern
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