As Sonnhalter’s Summer 2025 PR intern, I am experiencing this internship in a different way than every intern before me. This past year, Sonnhalter closed the doors to their office space in Cleveland and went fully remote, therefore the internship experience was bound to be unique. Instead of working alongside my Sonnhalter coworkers and supervisors in one shared building, we meet virtually on Microsoft Teams or Zoom from the comfort of our at-home offices.
Anyone in the communications and public relations field knows that not a single day at work looks the same as another, one day could focus on writing blogs, while the next is heavy on influencer research. Due to the ever-changing responsibilities of a communications and public relations professional, my “day in the life” is always a new experience, an aspect of this internship that I have come to love.
To roughly outline my day as the Sonnhalter PR Intern, I’ll give you a breakdown of some potential to-do’s I cross off my list:
A virtual meeting with the public relations team
Drafting and editing blogs
Drafting and editing press releases
Influencer research
Media outlet research
Creating editorial audits
And much, much more
Above are just some of the types of projects that I tackle in a day while interning at Sonnhalter. The new experiences and skills that I have gained from my internship at Sonnhalter will, without a doubt, aid me as I make my way into the professional field!
My name is Taylor Morgan, and I am the incoming 2025 Sonnhalter PR intern. Currently, I am a senior at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where I am finishing up my Bachelor of Arts in both Strategic Communication and Professional Writing. Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the study of communications, media, public relations, copywriting, and more, with a specific focus on digital and technical communication in cohorts with my professional writing major. I look forward to applying these skills and getting my hands dirty with Sonnhalter this summer!
In addition to focusing on academics, I have also made it a point to engage with Miami University culture. As a university that emphasizes the importance of student organizations, I have found myself participating in and holding leadership positions within many organizations. Currently, I serve as the Vice President of Committees for my sorority Phi Mu Beta Eta. I am also the incoming Vice President of Community Relations for Miami University’s chapter of PRSSA, as well as the incoming Blog Editor for Miami’s largest student-run publication, UP Magazine. My choice to serve on the executive board of three organizations serves as a testament to how valuable their impact has been on my progression as a student and an individual, I have learned lessons that will no doubt be valuable to my transition into the workforce.
I am from Canfield, Ohio, a small northeastern town about halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Born and raised here, I spent the first 18 years of my life in an even more specific location, a dance studio. Growing up as a competitive dancer, I learned the values of found family, discipline and hard work, all three of which I have carried throughout every part of my life. While I did not continue my dance career after graduating high school, I did find a way to combine my love for the sport with my love for writing. In addition to my involvement in multiple student organizations, I also served as the Newsletter Editor intern for the Miami University Dance Theatre during my junior year, a position that I will carry on into my senior year.
I plan to bring all the skills and lessons I have learned from my time as a dancer, my time in Miami’s organizations and clubs, and the three years of knowledge I have gained from studying strategic communication and professional writing into my summer with Sonnhalter. Having the opportunity to step into the public relations industry and grow my skills will be an invaluable experience. From creating press releases to influencer outreach, social media marketing, blog posts, and more, I look forward to building my portfolio and experience within public relations. I am ecstatic to begin a journey full of growth, new experiences, challenges, and discovery and I am so grateful to do it with Sonnhalter and the PR Team.
Emily Bessell just wrapped up a summer internship here at Sonnhalter and before she left, she shared some of the things she learned during her time on our team. Here’s what she had to say…
With summer winding down and my senior year at Denison University just around the corner, I’m beginning to reflect on my internship experience here at Sonnhalter.
The first thing that came to mind was,
“Where did the time go? It seems like I just started yesterday!”
But I will save the familiar ‘time is fleeting’ conversation for another day.
The second and third things that popped into my head were more closely related to what I aim to communicate in this post. That is, the three most important things I learned as an intern.
1. Research skills are important.
One of my predominant projects this summer involved heavy research so effective skills were essential. However, I learned that research skills are important for other things too, like preparing for meetings with clients. During my time as an intern, I was included in client meetings and conference calls. While observing these meetings, I wanted to be well informed and if needed, participate in the conversation with confidence. To do this, I engaged in thorough research about the client and company prior to the meeting. With this kind of preparation, I was well informed and ready to learn new things.
2. Always carry a pen and paper.
This might sound obvious, but I learned never to leave my office without my black Sakura Gelly Roll pen and Moleskine notepad (equipment is important too!). These tools came in handy, as I am quite the note taker. Each day is full of new information and writing it down helped me commit it to memory. It is also important to take note of key projects so you can refer back when updating your resume and LinkedIn profile.
3. Ask questions.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. As an intern, asking questions is important in learning how to do things the right way the first time. I found that co-workers with experience are excellent resources and are incredibly helpful in answering questions and providing feedback.
I’ve had a productive couple of months at Sonnhalter, in the northern part of Ohio, and while I still have a lot to learn and improve upon, I have gained important lessons and invaluable skills. During my time as an intern, I was able to see how and why the Sonnhalter team is excellent at what they do. It was a pleasure working with them and I am truly thankful for the experience.
