Today was my third day at seventeen and yes I am enjoying every single second that I am here! I’m going to miss the office so much when my time is done.
Today I came in early again just to settle in before I start working. After settling in I began working on the project I was assigned to yesterday, I ended my search for the images I found in issues of seventeen. I then had to use those images to create five different types of banners for a subscription offer. After my first banner, I went for lunch with the other interns. We had a nice chat and after lunch we took some pictures.
When came back to the office, Khwezi was being filmed for an interview so we sat down and listened. After the interview I carried on with the banners, I am learning so much from Sally –I’m really loving this experience!
Hugs & Kisses
Carmen
30 June 2011
Be Nice....
I’ve heard people, females in particular, saying things along the lines of, ‘You need to be a bitch to make it to the top.’ The funny thing though, is that those people are usually nowhere near ‘the top’. I have reason to believe that this is because you need to, in fact, be nice in order to get ahead in life. And as I sit in the seventeen offices, this theory is, once again, proving to be correct.
Anna Wintour, the editor in chief of America Vogue, has nothing on our lady Khwezi; she is elegant in the most humble manner. She is easy-going, and ‘cool’ by definition. She is successful and I think it’s safe to say she is right at ‘the top’ of the game. But above all, she is nice, yes; this magazine editor is one of the nicest people ever. I reckon she has risen to the top not only because of her big brain and hard work, but also because of her personality.
People prefer those who are nice, and when working in the media industry, where people depend on each other, it pays to be nice. Not fake, but genuinely nice. Treat people with respect, be kind and friendly. And together with hard work, you will surely make a success of yourself.
On that note, the other 17 Academy girls are the sweetest little bunch. Today I got to know them a bit better and boy, are they cute. We ate lunch together on the 22nd floor, and took a few pictures on our way back.
Stay sweet,
Charné!
Third day’s charm
My third day as fashion intern at seventeen and it was definitely one to remember. Taugheedah, the fashion editor, and I attended the Calvin Klein jewellery and watch collection launch in Bantry Bay where we looked at their new accessory range. It was all so beautiful!
I got to meet and hang out with so many different kinds of people at the launch – working for a magazine is so cool, you get to meet A-listers and go to great launches.
When we got back to the office (with our fab Calvin Klein hampers, of course), Taugheedah and I had a meeting with Khwezi, the editor, and Sally, the art director, to discuss the fashion pages for the October issue.
I also had to present my ideas for my pages to them. Then all the interns received an email saying that we get to be part of the seventeen loves page that will appear in the October issue (exciting)!
You guys better not miss it because you will get to see what we love. I have made such great friends in the past three days. Carmen, Juanita, Belinda and Nandi are the funniest girls ever! The whole seventeam is so kind and lovely that you just can't help loving them. I'm looking forward to the rest of the week.
Hugs
Chanel
Lights, Camera, Action
It was gloomy all morning and the sun only started to shine at 3:34 pm. Fashionably late, she showed her glorious self, which was still a nice way to end the day, I think.
I got to the seventeen offices and had an early meeting with Zainab to discuss my interview questions for MacGyver Knife, the band I will be interviewing. I’m feeling a bit nervous because this is my first band interview (Eek!).
Jessica, the deputy editor, emailed us tips on compiling a list of random things we absolutely love at the moment. While the rest of the seventeam sat quietly at work, all the interns formed a little circle of chairs chatting away about ideas ranging from favourite music to restaurants.
I had a meeting with Khwezi and Zainab regarding the October Careers issue’s Scene section. During our lunch break, the girls and I took the lift to the canteen. We are almost veterans at moving around the building without getting lost now.
On our way up, the doors opened and we saw the most magical foyer with colourful retro chairs and wallpaper. We had landed on an interior decorating magazine’s floor and we just had to go and introduce ourselves. They said we could explore the funky furniture, so with our camera ready, we went exploring and took some really cool pics.
We got back to the office after our ‘photo shoot’ only to find Khwezi in a television interview. There was a camera crew in our workspaces so we had to be patient. After what felt like forever, I sent off my careers (link to career of the month) interview emails to some South African A-listers (2 out of 3 have replied so far… yay!).
So it was a pretty productive day for me.
Juanita, entertainment intern
seventeen loves... an impromptu photo session
Being the good intern that I am, I decided to go to the office a few minutes earlier than usual yesterday. I wanted to get a head-start on my assignments as deadlines were creeping in fast!
The weather in Cape Town was slightly depressing on our third day at Seventeen HQ, it was raining in the morning and the sun was nowhere to be seen. Thank heavens for seventeen, with so much to do, who has time to worry about the weather?
Although it was still fun, Wednesday wasn't as eventful as the previous days in terms of meetings and cheese sculptures (LOL).
One of the most exciting things that we had to do was contribute to the 'seventeen loves’ page of the mag. That was cool because all the interns got a chance to get together and chat about the stuff we like. We shared experiences of bands, shops, make-up and music. It was great to hear what the other girls find interesting and fun to do.
The girls and I spent a good part of lunch time snapping cute shots for this blog and had a great time taking pics outside the Home department on the 20th floor. We found the cutest little ‘knitted’ chair that we thought would make a GREAT prop for a more ‘modern’ photo shoot. People walked past us taking random photos of ourselves in the canteen as well as on the 20th floor and could immediately tell that we were interns...*blush*.
xoxo,
Belinda
29 June 2011
Fish, Nik Naks and cheese
I hopped on to the train this morning to get to work. It smelled like fish and Nik Naks but I carried on. Got to seventeen HQ, made myself some tea and got ready for the day.
We had a quick production meeting to track the progress of the September issue, it was great to sit in and absorb the planning that goes towards creating the glossy mag. We see it on the shelves, but never realise how much work actually goes into creating it and now I am a part of that.
Then the most random thing happened; Khwezi was sent a huge sculpture of her head made out of cheese I think she was crowned dairy queen of the year. There was talk of having a fondue get-together, which I personally think is rather freaky but really funny at the same time because she had to pose for photos and say ‘CHEESE’!
Then it was back to work, I had to empty and sort out a whole stack of job bags, not so nice! Zainab, link to career profile the entertainment editor, gave me some CDs to review which was great. Who doesn’t love listening to music right? Then I had to do some more research on a local band MacGyver Knife who I’m going to be interviewing on Thursday*sweet*.
I also added some finished magazine content to the dummy board and we are all franticly working on our features and articles for the October careers issue.
At lunch the other girls and I discussed ideas for our tasks and our plans for the rest of the year. All I can say is that we are so happy to be some of the lucky few to be part of the seventeen academy for 2011. It is the most amazing opportunity and I urge every girl who is interested in the mag business to be brave, put yourself out there and make the effort to apply.
Kisses,
Juanita
We had a quick production meeting to track the progress of the September issue, it was great to sit in and absorb the planning that goes towards creating the glossy mag. We see it on the shelves, but never realise how much work actually goes into creating it and now I am a part of that.
Then the most random thing happened; Khwezi was sent a huge sculpture of her head made out of cheese I think she was crowned dairy queen of the year. There was talk of having a fondue get-together, which I personally think is rather freaky but really funny at the same time because she had to pose for photos and say ‘CHEESE’!
Then it was back to work, I had to empty and sort out a whole stack of job bags, not so nice! Zainab, link to career profile the entertainment editor, gave me some CDs to review which was great. Who doesn’t love listening to music right? Then I had to do some more research on a local band MacGyver Knife who I’m going to be interviewing on Thursday*sweet*.
I also added some finished magazine content to the dummy board and we are all franticly working on our features and articles for the October careers issue.
At lunch the other girls and I discussed ideas for our tasks and our plans for the rest of the year. All I can say is that we are so happy to be some of the lucky few to be part of the seventeen academy for 2011. It is the most amazing opportunity and I urge every girl who is interested in the mag business to be brave, put yourself out there and make the effort to apply.
Kisses,
Juanita
A pathway to opportunity
My second day was as always, better than the first. I figured out a short way to walk to get to work – so I was here pretty early, and this time my hair and face were still in one piece.
Struggling with the lifts is a thing of the past and I can get to the bathrooms without pausing and looking left and right. I’m calling my colleagues by their right names and I’ve even added some of them on Facebook, *impressive stuff*.
So you could say I got everything I wanted out of day number two. Well, almost everything. I spent the day working on an article that had me captivated in a conversation with myself all day.
I researched alternatives that Matrics could take, instead of going to university. I was like what? You can’t be serious! Over the years I have deemed myself a chief advocate of varsity education, and now you want me to write an article about alternatives?
I couldn’t understand why someone wouldn’t go to university if they could afford to? This is what generations and generations of young ladies fought for, and now 21st century ladies are considering alternatives?
Don’t get me wrong, if it is impossible for you to go varsity for some reason – I won’t judge, but if you’re young and can go there, then you should try by any means possible to go to university.
Varsity isn’t just the pathway to riches of the earth, but it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. We live in a world where the best stuff is locked up, and unfortunately, the key to the door is in universities.
You can be successful without a university degree, but having it will open up so many channels to success. I sit here with my beautiful fellow seventeen magazine interns, we don’t have university degrees yet (and we’re still fabulous), but we’re all pursuing them. And for most of us, that’s the reason we’re here. For us, university isn’t everything, but it definitely is a pathway to opportunity.
Smooches,
Nandi
Struggling with the lifts is a thing of the past and I can get to the bathrooms without pausing and looking left and right. I’m calling my colleagues by their right names and I’ve even added some of them on Facebook, *impressive stuff*.
So you could say I got everything I wanted out of day number two. Well, almost everything. I spent the day working on an article that had me captivated in a conversation with myself all day.
I researched alternatives that Matrics could take, instead of going to university. I was like what? You can’t be serious! Over the years I have deemed myself a chief advocate of varsity education, and now you want me to write an article about alternatives?
I couldn’t understand why someone wouldn’t go to university if they could afford to? This is what generations and generations of young ladies fought for, and now 21st century ladies are considering alternatives?
Don’t get me wrong, if it is impossible for you to go varsity for some reason – I won’t judge, but if you’re young and can go there, then you should try by any means possible to go to university.
Varsity isn’t just the pathway to riches of the earth, but it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. We live in a world where the best stuff is locked up, and unfortunately, the key to the door is in universities.
You can be successful without a university degree, but having it will open up so many channels to success. I sit here with my beautiful fellow seventeen magazine interns, we don’t have university degrees yet (and we’re still fabulous), but we’re all pursuing them. And for most of us, that’s the reason we’re here. For us, university isn’t everything, but it definitely is a pathway to opportunity.
Smooches,
Nandi
Getting closer to my goal
Words can't describe the unbelievable experience that I'm having at seventeen magazine. When we arrived this morning we all had a production meeting where we discussed the September issue. Afterwards the work started and I'm working on my own fashion page for the October issue, which I'm very excited about. This is an opportunity to be creative in my own way and choose my own trends to showcase – so watch this space girls!
I am working on some references for classic lace and antique fabric styles for my fashion page, which I have to present to the fashion editor and editor tomorrow.
Taugheedah and I will be attending a Calvin Klein watch and jewellery collection launch in Bantry Bay tomorrow, which I'm really looking forward to. Every day at seventeen is a day closer to my goal and I’m loving it!
bows and hearts,
Chanel
I am working on some references for classic lace and antique fabric styles for my fashion page, which I have to present to the fashion editor and editor tomorrow.
Taugheedah and I will be attending a Calvin Klein watch and jewellery collection launch in Bantry Bay tomorrow, which I'm really looking forward to. Every day at seventeen is a day closer to my goal and I’m loving it!
bows and hearts,
Chanel
Picking up the pace!
So I survived my first day as a seventeen magazine intern. And then Tuesday came, it was a bit more draining than the first day with deadlines creeping up by the hour.
I'll admit, seeing my first real deadline was...err, well it had me on the edge. I’m starting to realise that researching articles and finding the perfect interviewee is NOT an easy job!
I sat for hours trying to find the right person to interview for an article but it proved to be more difficult than I thought. And it seemed like time was intentionally running faster just to spite me.
We had a production meeting in the morning, how professional LOL. The seventeam discussed the progress of the mag thus far, what’s done, what isn’t and why, that kind of stuff. In typical intern style, we just sat there and listened.
After the meeting, we returned to our busy deadline chasing selves. Whilst everyone was “hard at work”, Khwezi receives a little present: A sculpture of her face made entirely of...cheese.It was awkward to say the least but still extremely hilarious, especially when she exclaimed, “I’m not gonna eat my face!”.
On our lunch break, the other interns and I decided to check if our blogs had been posted yet. We were amazed to see how fast they had been put up and how long some were (cough cough – *blush*). In my defence though, I was told to make it lengthy just in case you liked what I was saying or something!
And with that said, I think I’ll stop now.
Hugs and kisses,
Belinda
I'll admit, seeing my first real deadline was...err, well it had me on the edge. I’m starting to realise that researching articles and finding the perfect interviewee is NOT an easy job!
I sat for hours trying to find the right person to interview for an article but it proved to be more difficult than I thought. And it seemed like time was intentionally running faster just to spite me.
We had a production meeting in the morning, how professional LOL. The seventeam discussed the progress of the mag thus far, what’s done, what isn’t and why, that kind of stuff. In typical intern style, we just sat there and listened.
After the meeting, we returned to our busy deadline chasing selves. Whilst everyone was “hard at work”, Khwezi receives a little present: A sculpture of her face made entirely of...cheese.It was awkward to say the least but still extremely hilarious, especially when she exclaimed, “I’m not gonna eat my face!”.
On our lunch break, the other interns and I decided to check if our blogs had been posted yet. We were amazed to see how fast they had been put up and how long some were (cough cough – *blush*). In my defence though, I was told to make it lengthy just in case you liked what I was saying or something!
And with that said, I think I’ll stop now.
Hugs and kisses,
Belinda
Still fighting the nerves
My second day at seventeen and so far it’s been so good. I actually have no idea why I get so nervous because there is nothing to be nervous about but yet I am. I guess it’s because it’s still hard to believe that I am interning at seventeen. I arrived at work at 9:30 am although we only start at 10 am; I wanted to be early to try and find my way around and settle in.
Today I experienced my first production meeting, where they discussed how far they are in the magazine and what still needs to be done. It was nice to get a feel of how things run at seventeen. After the meeting I was sitting next to Sally,the art director, watching her work and while she was working I asked questions and she gave me advice.
I was then assigned to do deep-etching and worked my magic in Photoshop. I took my lunch break with my new friends and we went to the cafeteria on the 22nd floor. Coming back from lunch I went through old seventeen magazines looking for images that can be used in marketing to promote the brand. Time really flew today, but I had an awesome time!
Hugs & kisses
Carmen
28 June 2011
20 going on Seventeen
"Find something you love to do, and you'll never work a day in your life" – Harvey MacKay.
Well said sir, and also so true. Day two is well underway, and I can’t say I’ve been working hard because being online all day is something of a dream come true for me. If anything, this experience has shown me that studying to become something you’d love to be is worth every grey hair grown in the process. As opposed to working because you need to, at seventeen we work because we love it. Wow, look at me so much wiser and it’s only but the second day. Seventeen has a wonderful effect on me to say the least.
Today I wrote two gossip articles and then Kerry, the content producer,showed me how to update this blog, so I will be uploading my own blog posts as well as all the other girls’ posts from now on. Learning how to do something, and then getting what you learned right is probably one of the best feelings in the world. I have a sneaky suspicion I will be feeling it quite often this week.
Amped for the rest of my days at Seventeen.
Love and Light,
Charne
Well said sir, and also so true. Day two is well underway, and I can’t say I’ve been working hard because being online all day is something of a dream come true for me. If anything, this experience has shown me that studying to become something you’d love to be is worth every grey hair grown in the process. As opposed to working because you need to, at seventeen we work because we love it. Wow, look at me so much wiser and it’s only but the second day. Seventeen has a wonderful effect on me to say the least.
Today I wrote two gossip articles and then Kerry, the content producer,showed me how to update this blog, so I will be uploading my own blog posts as well as all the other girls’ posts from now on. Learning how to do something, and then getting what you learned right is probably one of the best feelings in the world. I have a sneaky suspicion I will be feeling it quite often this week.
Amped for the rest of my days at Seventeen.
Love and Light,
Charne
Introducing Entertainment 101
Last night I set my alarm for 6 am but ended up waking up at 5 am – I was so excited about my first day of interning at seventeen. I couldn't handle having to wait another hour!
After we arrived at the offices, we were each assigned a desk and then waited for the rest of the girls to arrive before being huddled into one of the aisles for a little ‘meet and greet’ with the rest of the girls and the seventeam. After that we were each given our individual tasks for the day: lots of research for me! I have to think of ideas we can use for October’s entertainment section of the mag – known as Scene to all of you. Later today, I’ll be meeting with Zainab , the entertainment editor, to discuss these ideas then we’ll have a meeting with Khwezi the editor, where we’ll decide what will work for the issue.
I’ve been at work all morning doing research on people that have successful careers. I need to create a timeline about their journey on becoming who they are today and this includes how they built their career, what they studied and what steps they took to get to the top. All of this will tie together for a possible careers feature in the October issue.
One thing I can say about being an intern or part of the seventeam in general, is that it takes a lot of hard work, dedication and passion to create such an amazing magazine. According to Zainab, there are definitely perks such as CD launches, VIP events, interviews with celebs and sneak peeks with all sorts of entertainment brands. But what really adds to the coolness of it all is that by writing, we interact with all the seventeen readers. I’m definitely ready to learn and soak up everything I can while I’m here.
Love & Lipgloss
Jaunita
After we arrived at the offices, we were each assigned a desk and then waited for the rest of the girls to arrive before being huddled into one of the aisles for a little ‘meet and greet’ with the rest of the girls and the seventeam. After that we were each given our individual tasks for the day: lots of research for me! I have to think of ideas we can use for October’s entertainment section of the mag – known as Scene to all of you. Later today, I’ll be meeting with Zainab , the entertainment editor, to discuss these ideas then we’ll have a meeting with Khwezi the editor, where we’ll decide what will work for the issue.
I’ve been at work all morning doing research on people that have successful careers. I need to create a timeline about their journey on becoming who they are today and this includes how they built their career, what they studied and what steps they took to get to the top. All of this will tie together for a possible careers feature in the October issue.
One thing I can say about being an intern or part of the seventeam in general, is that it takes a lot of hard work, dedication and passion to create such an amazing magazine. According to Zainab, there are definitely perks such as CD launches, VIP events, interviews with celebs and sneak peeks with all sorts of entertainment brands. But what really adds to the coolness of it all is that by writing, we interact with all the seventeen readers. I’m definitely ready to learn and soak up everything I can while I’m here.
Love & Lipgloss
Jaunita
One seventeen issue at a time
I feel like I need a name change, something like ‘SuperNandi’ or ‘SuperSista’. As I stood under a huge tree, trying to catch my breath after running from one end of the world to the other; pushing everyone out of the way; through the hooting and swearing of cab drivers’; a runny nose; and an irritating dry cough I had made it to my first day as an intern at seventeen magazine.
My first stop, as always, was the bathroom. To my horror, the somewhat stylish ‘phoof’ thing I did with my hair was destroyed. The pieces that I had framed perfectly around my face were anything but stylish, but fortunately – as always – the scarf in my handbag came to my rescue. After applying my trusted Vaseline on my lips, I was ready for what everyone had told me, would be one of the best internship experience of my life.
I don’t really consider myself a shy person, but everyone – even the other interns Yumna and Judi – looked like they belonged here. They looked like they had been working here forever, so a slight sense of insecurity followed me around for most of the morning. After the brief meeting where we introduced ourselves, I found out that I would be working with Khwezi , the editor – what? Can someone shoot me? Like now! Khwezi is the kind of person my friends and I stalk – LOL. For real though, journalism students stalk ex-journalism students, it’s what we do, so don’t judge me. Anyway, after a long chat in her office about what I would be doing, I concluded that she is, in fact, human so I carried on with the rest of the day.
I absolutely loved the fact that there were a whole lot of other interns here with me, and that we all sit close to each other. We share a herd mentality – following each other to the canteen, asking lots of questions and smiling (more than what is necessary), but hey, we’re interns so we’re at the bottom of the food chain and smiling goes a long way.
I also love the fact that I get to work with a big bunch of girls, not in a creepy way, but in a ‘me and my sistas’ kinda way. Everyone knows what they’re doing, and they look fabulous while doing their jobs. It’s like a kind of a sorority in a way, but a really, really cool one, where no one goes home with gum in their hair
As I pack my bags, and switch off my computer, not only do I feel like a young journalist getting ready to earn another stripe, but I also feel like a young girl being accepted into a family of girls, who run the world, one seventeen issue at a time.
xoxo
Nandipha Pantsi
My first stop, as always, was the bathroom. To my horror, the somewhat stylish ‘phoof’ thing I did with my hair was destroyed. The pieces that I had framed perfectly around my face were anything but stylish, but fortunately – as always – the scarf in my handbag came to my rescue. After applying my trusted Vaseline on my lips, I was ready for what everyone had told me, would be one of the best internship experience of my life.
I don’t really consider myself a shy person, but everyone – even the other interns Yumna and Judi – looked like they belonged here. They looked like they had been working here forever, so a slight sense of insecurity followed me around for most of the morning. After the brief meeting where we introduced ourselves, I found out that I would be working with Khwezi , the editor – what? Can someone shoot me? Like now! Khwezi is the kind of person my friends and I stalk – LOL. For real though, journalism students stalk ex-journalism students, it’s what we do, so don’t judge me. Anyway, after a long chat in her office about what I would be doing, I concluded that she is, in fact, human so I carried on with the rest of the day.
I absolutely loved the fact that there were a whole lot of other interns here with me, and that we all sit close to each other. We share a herd mentality – following each other to the canteen, asking lots of questions and smiling (more than what is necessary), but hey, we’re interns so we’re at the bottom of the food chain and smiling goes a long way.
I also love the fact that I get to work with a big bunch of girls, not in a creepy way, but in a ‘me and my sistas’ kinda way. Everyone knows what they’re doing, and they look fabulous while doing their jobs. It’s like a kind of a sorority in a way, but a really, really cool one, where no one goes home with gum in their hair
As I pack my bags, and switch off my computer, not only do I feel like a young journalist getting ready to earn another stripe, but I also feel like a young girl being accepted into a family of girls, who run the world, one seventeen issue at a time.
xoxo
Nandipha Pantsi
Getting creative
I was so nervous to start at seventeen and I did not know what to expect. I arrived here and was introduced to all the staff and the other interns; everybody that works here is so friendly and makes you feel right at home.
I met Sally, the Art Director, and she assigned me tasks to do. I had to use magazines and cut out pictures that inspire me, and help me with my experience at seventeen magazine. After finishing my assignment I deep-etched some pictures.
Although I've been busy, I've also made a couple friends. I am loving this experience so much!
Kisses,
Carmen
Learning all about fashion
Today was my first day as a fashion intern at seventeen, and already all I can think is 'WOW'! What an experience it was! I work alongside Taugheedah, the fashion editor, doing all sorts of things for her. Some of the things I had to do was unpack a box of shoes and check that everything was in the box (it was so much fun); I also had to mark PDFs for Sass Diva so that they can see which products we've featured in the magazine; and I had to get references on spring fashion for the October issue.
Taugheedah is so helpful and friendly I've really learned so much from her today especially about what goes into the layout of the fashion pages, references and searching for models to be in the magazine.
Being a fashion intern for seventeen is the biggest honour ever! I'm so excited to be part of the seventeam and can't wait for the rest of the week. Watch this space, there's definitely more to come!
Chanel Bene
xx
Question marks and the Bieber
After watching The Devil Wears Prada and The September Issue the magazine world seems daunting, but my first day at the 17 Academy dispelled any assumptions I might have had about magazine women!
They are a polite and friendly bunch. One similarity is that they are extremely polished and well dressed ladies, I feel like I should watch a few episodes of Gossip Girl before entering the office again. They were all very welcoming and sweet.
I got right to work upon entering the office, I had many question throughout the day, all of which were answered (except for how Prince Harry and Chelsea Davy met?). I now know how the polls we love so much get made (I have got to admit, I feel somewhat enlightened). I also had the privilege of writing my first ever gossip article on none other than Justin Bieber! Who better to write a first gossip article on, right?
I went lift surfing in this magical building and eventually found my way back to the seventeen office. The day went by so quickly, I can hardly wait to discover more little jewels of knowledge tomorrow.
Love and kisses,
Charné
27 June 2011
Features Intern Belinda is Ready to Start
I arrived at the seventeen Magazine offices at 9:50am, ready to start my eight-hour day as a seventeen intern. My heart was racing with excitement as the cab dropped me off outside the Naspers Building in Cape Town. Not knowing what to expect, I walked through the glass doors that opened up to the seventeen offices and beyond those doors, I was faced with an average-sized office space of little cubicles and desks where the various contributors to the magazine sat, busily working their magic. I knew from the moment I walked through those doors that this is where I wanted to be. Following a warm and friendly greeting by the magazine's deputy editor, Jessica Manim, I, along with the other interns, was introduced to the rest of the team and seventeen's editor, Khwezi Magwaza.
The walls are adorned with posters of previous seventeen covers and being in the middle of Cape Town's CBD, the view is a city lover's dream. After the introductions, we were assigned working spaces and then given assignments for the day, such as this blog, as well as for the end of the week/internship, which include various articles and little tit-bits that we have to write for the magazine.
We then had a meeting with Khwezi (the editor) where we were briefed on our assignments as features interns. We were given a breakdown of what we had to do for the magazine and we spent some time discussing issues of seventeen from other countries such as Malaysia, USA and Mexico. It was interesting to see how other countries interpret the same magazine. We also discussed how the South African version competes with the rest in terms of style, covers and content.
After getting briefed on our assignments, we were sent to lunch and then back to work for the rest of the day. The office grew quiet as people began furiously typing and clicking away at their computers.
I've done job-shadowing and work-experience before but this is my first internship and although it's only the first day, I love it! I like being given responsibility instead of sitting around watching people do their jobs and I’m loving being able to intern for a magazine that’s whole image is about fun, laughter, youth and just living and loving life. I think that most of the people who work in the magazine also embody that image which makes the whole interning experience worthwhile. I'm keen to see where the next four days will take me and what I will learn from being a part of the seventeam for a week.
The walls are adorned with posters of previous seventeen covers and being in the middle of Cape Town's CBD, the view is a city lover's dream. After the introductions, we were assigned working spaces and then given assignments for the day, such as this blog, as well as for the end of the week/internship, which include various articles and little tit-bits that we have to write for the magazine.
We then had a meeting with Khwezi (the editor) where we were briefed on our assignments as features interns. We were given a breakdown of what we had to do for the magazine and we spent some time discussing issues of seventeen from other countries such as Malaysia, USA and Mexico. It was interesting to see how other countries interpret the same magazine. We also discussed how the South African version competes with the rest in terms of style, covers and content.
After getting briefed on our assignments, we were sent to lunch and then back to work for the rest of the day. The office grew quiet as people began furiously typing and clicking away at their computers.
I've done job-shadowing and work-experience before but this is my first internship and although it's only the first day, I love it! I like being given responsibility instead of sitting around watching people do their jobs and I’m loving being able to intern for a magazine that’s whole image is about fun, laughter, youth and just living and loving life. I think that most of the people who work in the magazine also embody that image which makes the whole interning experience worthwhile. I'm keen to see where the next four days will take me and what I will learn from being a part of the seventeam for a week.
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