Each year, Audible welcomes students into their community via the , an initiative that pairs local Newark high school students with Audible employees to help foster the next generation of innovators and changemakers. As part of intern Ibukunoluwa’s internship experience on the Editorial team, she interviewed other interns about the lessons they’ve learned from their teams at Audible, and what advice they have for future interns.
Ibukunoluwa, Editorial
Why am I writing this blog post?
I have had the privilege of working with the Editorial team for about seven months now. We conduct interviews with authors, create podcasts, write newsletters, and craft features such as Voices of Audible (i.e. what you’re reading right now), and more.
Throughout this experience I’ve learned to never limit my mediums of creative expression but rather to explore them. Alongside work experience, Audible interns receive the opportunity to network, build professional skills, gain high school credit, strengthen résumés, and build lasting relationships with fellow interns.
What audiobook really impressed you and why?
If I had to pick one it would be by Zora Neale Hurston. It tells the story of a woman who goes on a journey of self-discovery, which is something I can relate to as a future college student. When listening to this title, I realized how okay it was to make mistakes, learn, and grow from them.
What advice do you have for incoming interns?
This internship is what you make of it. So whatever opportunity you’ve been given, don’t take it for granted. But don’t just take my word for it! Let’s hear what the other interns have to say as they give us the ins and outs of their internship experiences.
