A Week in the Life of an IRTS Summer Fellow -- Mia Ransom Yance

Though every day does not follow the same distinctive pattern each day of my internship is always filled with learning and excitement I am completely remote but my experience transcends my laptop screen My mentors managers and fellows connect and support one another not only on Zoom or Microsoft Teams but in person and via text I have met people nationwide and have been blessed to learn and share so much about myself and othersMy day typically starts off with a meeting or a checkin As an Ad Sales Intern at UPtv I have been exposed to so much information about what it takes to sell an ad what it may cost and what the overall process is like I can now say that I am proficient in DealMaker which is a hub of information for ad sales during the Upfront season It has been so interesting to learn about behindthescenes programming and to listen in on conversations with such incredible professionalsI have joined in on BERG Black Employees Resource Group meetings and have been able to meet with coworkers during weekly virtual coffee chats I have learned so much more about marketing creativity and planning all of which work together to make lasting impressions on audiences This week I finished an Upfront analytics project and started on a project for the client solutions teamOnce my workday is over our fellowship meetings begin This week we heard from the Active International team as well as Carl Celiny Director of Business Development at The Trade Desk and Debra OConnell President of Networks for Disney Media ampamp Entertainment Distribution All these speakers presented us with beneficial resources and valuable advice on navigating our careers and exploring our interests My notebook is packed with quotes and tips given by our presenters that I will most definitely be keeping in mind throughout my current and future endeavorsAs the end of my week approaches I always remember to practice and maintain selfcare I drink tea spend time with my family and catch up on my favorite shows I also make sure to ground myself with positive affirmationsI am incredibly grateful to be where I am and I know I am beginning an exciting journey in my personal and professional lifeMia Ransom Yance is an Ad Sales intern at UPtvClick the social buttons above or below to share this content with your friends and colleaguesThe opinions and points of view expressed in this content are exclusively the views of the author andor subjects and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecomMyersBizNet Inc management or associated writersamp160amp160

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