From Novice To Dream Job, Our 21 Fall Interns Covered It All

“I would definitely recommend this internship. Everyone in the office is so friendly and easy going, and it’s a fun way to get your name and publications out for everyone to see. I loved my internship so much that I am ecstatic to come back again this semester.”

Hottytoddy.com had the pleasure of working with some pretty phenomenal interns during the fall semester. We would like to thank all our interns for the amazing work they did, and brag to our readers about just how great they truly were as we gear up for another fun semester!

If you or someone you know is interested in interning with us for the spring, email hottytoddynews@gmail.com. Keep in mind, internships with us aren’t only for the writers! We offer experience in marketing, design, coding, social media among many more opportunities! 
About Our 2016 Fall Interns: (See below for what our interns had to say about the experience!) 

Chandler Tilman 
From: Memphis, TN
About: Sophomore IMC student at Ole Miss 
Social Media Intern: Wrote many BuzzFeed style articles, and found fun content to post on multiple social media platforms.
Editor’s Favorite Story: 42 Things That Run Through Your Mind During Recruitment
Editor’s Note: Chandler was an above-and-beyond intern. Because of her positive attitude and diligent work ethic, she will be taking over spring semester as the Social Media Coordinator for HottyToddy.com.  

Emily Defenbaugh
From: Grenada, MS
About: Sophomore Marketing student at Ole Miss 
Marketing Intern: Worked with advertisers to promote their products and found interesting content to post on multiple social media platforms.
Editor’s Note: Very creative, helpful, and always went above and beyond what was asked of her. 

Chandler Burton

From:  Columbus, OH
About: Senior IMC student at Ole Miss 
Marketing Intern: Worked with multiple advertisers and took on covering stories on campus. 
Editor’s favorite story: RebelTHON Hosts Spirit Week 2016
 

Madison Bowlin
From:  Memphis, TN
About: Senior IMC student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote engaging feature and hard news stories.
Editor’s favorite story: Bruce Levingston’s Newest Album “Dreaming Awake” Out Now 
 

Davis Roberts
From: Grenada, MS
About: Sophomore IMC student at Ole Miss
Writing Intern: Wrote fun, local feature stories. 
Editor’s favorite story: Visit Oxford’s Top Ten Reasons To Visit Oxford
 
 

Samantha Shiff

From: Euless, TX
About: Senior IMC student at Ole Miss
Marketing Intern: worked with advertisers to promote their products, and wrote BuzzFeed-type stories geared towards Ole Miss students. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: 10 Ole Miss Inspired Halloween Costumes
 

Hunter Mixon
From: Hartsville, SC
About: Junior IMC student at Ole Miss
Social Media Intern: Found interesting content to post on multiple social media platforms. 
Editor’s Note: Helpful and always showed up ready to work with a smile on her face. 
 

Mary Lewis
From: Myrtle Beach, SC
About: Freshman Broadcast Journalism student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote Oxford entertainment features. 
Editor’s favorite story: 5 Tents You’ll Want To Look For In The Grove 
 

Holly Hicks
From: Jackson, MS
About: Junior IMC student at Ole Miss
Writing Intern: Wrote lifestyle stories and Ole Miss business features 
Editor’s Favorite Story: An Ole Miss Alum May Leave Oxford, But Oxford Never Leaves An Ole Miss Alum 
 

Caroline Stewart
From: Blackshear, GA
About: Sophomore IMC student at Ole Miss
Marketing Intern: wrote BuzzFeed-type stories geared towards Ole Miss students. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: 5 Reasons I Chose Ole Miss Over UGA
 
 

Abby Bailey
From: Greenwood, MS
About: Freshman IMC student at Ole Miss
Writing Intern: Wrote fun, engaging feature stories about fashion and game days in Oxford. 
Editor’s favorite story: Could Ole Miss Jerseys Be A New Fashion Statement In The Grove? 
 

Darby Hennessey 
From: Portland, OR
About: Senior Journalism student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote engaging feature stories, particularly lifestyle stories.  
Editor’s favorite story: It’s ‘More Than Just A Taxi Ride’ With Oxford’s Austin Blake 
 

Hannah Harding 
From: Grenada, MS
About: Sophomore Marketing student at Ole Miss
Writing Intern: Wrote news and feature stories. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: “Small Town Southern Man” Makes Granddaughter Proud To Call Oxford Home 
Editor’s Note: Being a yoga instructor, Hannah had her own ideas for her first story with us, which was titled “Why All College Students Should Consider Yoga.” After catching the attention of an employer from MidTrade, who was highly impressed by Hannah’s work, Hannah was offered a job as a Digital Content Marketer. She said, “I wasn’t expecting anything to come of it, especially a job offer. I was just writing about something I love.” 

Cole Crenshaw 
From: Grenada, MS 
About: Sophomore IMC & Computer Science student at Ole Miss
Marketing/Sports Writer Intern: worked with advertisers to promote their products, published multiple sports articles and boosted our LIVE twitting on twitter. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: Dear Chad Kelly: A Letter From Your Fans 
 

John Touloupis
From: Birmingham, AL 
About: Freshman Broadcast Journalism and Political Science student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Engaging multimedia storytelling, usually involving Ole Miss students. Wrote feature stories. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: Ole Miss Students Weigh In On The Presidential Debate 

Wes Cooper
From: Whitwell, TN 
About: Senior Broadcast Journalism and Political Science student at Ole Miss 
Writing intern: Wrote economic development/news stories. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: New Activity Center Coming Soon To Oxford

Caleb Warren

Jackson Olstad
From: Madison, MS 
About: Sophomore IMC student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote sports and local news stories. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: This Saturday’s Game Day Will Also Be “Carson Hughes” Day 

Colin Sullivan
From: West Chester, PA
About: Senior IMC student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote local entertainment features. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Rocks The Square 

Jessica Shipp
From: Southaven, MS
About: Freshman IMC student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote branded content stories for advertising clients. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: Friendly Neighborhood Bank And RSVP Partner With Triad To Give Back To The Community 

Mary Cloud Taylor
From: Water Valley, MS
About: Senior Journalism student at Ole Miss 
Writing Intern: Wrote 15 stories for a 3-hour credit internship. Stories ranged from hard news to in-depth reporting. 
Editor’s Favorite Story: Drug Trafficking In Wall Doxey State Park Presents Challenges For Law Enforcement 
Editor’s Note: A phenomenal writer, Mary Cloud loves writing wildlife and nature features as well as in-depth reporting. She applied for a job as a crime reporter in Kalispell, Montana, and was hired largely based on her experience gained through HottyToddy.com and the opportunity she was given to have her amazing work published. 

What Interns Have To Say About Interning With HottyToddy.com:
“I enjoyed finding things to go on social media and coming up with captions for them, and advertiser posts.”
“I really liked getting to think of my own stories and getting to publish different types of articles, videos, interviews and profile pieces.”
“I liked being able to submit my own work/articles from class.”
“I liked having freedom to choose types of stories, but with direction and help, as well.”
“I loved how the internship made me more aware of everything going on in Oxford and on campus. I knew about everything because we always talked about everything in the office.”
“It helped me realize that IMC is definitely for me because I love working with new media.”
“I enjoyed having free range while choosing a topic to write about. If I came up with my own story idea or wanted to take a different angle on an assignment, HottyToddy.com would give me a chance to create an original story while teaching me the best way to compose it.” 
“It helped me pay more attention to my writing. I became more meticulous with word choice and sentence structures. I also learned AP Style format, a skill necessary in business writing. I also learned more about advertising by contacting local business owners in Oxford and working together to market their products.” 
“Come to HottyToddy.com if you have any passion to write, because you are given opportunities to cover many topics in Oxford and expand your own writing skills.” 
“What I liked most about the internship was that it allowed my stories to be put in front of sizable audience.”

To inquire about a spring internship with us, email hottytoddynews@gmail.com.