“I was responsible for real work and given projects to work on and present. For instance, I helped create a mock marketing plan to attract Hispanic consumers to new menu items within the fast food category. The 8 weeks go by fast because they are so jam-packed with great experiences.”
Chaz Wilson
SUNY Stony Brook

 

“Coming from such a small town and entering a corporate environment in NYC was an amazing learning experience. I learned more in 8 weeks than I’ve learned in most of my classes at school.”
Emily Kahn
University of Texas

 

“It has fully hit me what an unparalleled, unforgettable and enriching experience this has been. I have developed so many valuable relationships and achieved so many professional and personal goals.”
Lauren Nevitt
Columbia University

 

“Katz taught me how to be a professional. I learned a great deal about the marketing and sales professions in relation to the media industry, and my fellow employees at Katz wanted to make me feel a part of the team.”
Michael Bray
Penn State University

 

“From assisting Account Executives on sales calls to visiting client stations, I received the front hand experience in the world of media sales that I would not have received anywhere else. To enhance my experience, I was treated like an actual employee, which was very, very encouraging and supportive.”
Lindsay Wolkowitz
University of Wisconsin

 

“I have learned so much this summer, and what I have found truly impressive is all the fun I had in the process.”
Elise Dubuque
Princeton University

 

“The Media Associates Program is very well structured. Participants get a well-rounded and all-encompassing experience focused not only on learning the representation industry, but also on gaining an insider’s view of how stations and agencies work.”
Doug Tolish
University of Illinois

 

“The MAP provided me an unparalleled experience in terms of industry knowledge and personal connections. In a fast-pace working environment, it was so meaningful to have coworkers involve me in all aspects of their jobs. Being taken on agency visits with AEs and meeting clients are all examples of the dedication that KMG has to its interns. Feeling privileged to have such an opportunity, makes me forever grateful. I look forward to pursuing a career with KMG in the future!”
Hagan Froemming
University of Georgia

 

 

“For me [this] was a crash course in the National Radio Sales industry. Heavily based on learning experiences through luncheons, sales calls, and field trips, I appreciated the emphasis placed on refining professional skills during the 8 weeks.”
Lisa Gemborys
Washington University St. Louis

“There were so many things I didn't know that I didn't know. The Media Associates program was an amazing chance for me to see a side of the advertising industry I didn't know existed, and meet a host of extraordinary people who were always there to support and guide me.”
Michelle Tran
Boston University

“My eyes were open to the many possibilities of media sales and what it entails. I was pleasantly surprised to have many of my sales myths dispelled and to add new and positives axioms that the professionals of industry live by. If you want a bird's eye view of the media communications community and to create relationships that will last a lifetime, I highly recommend this program.”
Perry Denson
Baruch College

“I loved meeting everyone, from sales assistants to the research team to the account executives. Everyone had their own unique story about what they do, how they got here, and about their challenges and accomplishments. Their friendliness and open nature made me feel that I was part of the Katz family.”
Natalia Bovkun
Boston University

“I helped work on a $2.5 million proposal for Burger King. I was treated like an actual employee at KMG – not just a media associate. I can’t imagine being asked to work on a project this big anywhere else on a student level.”
Jenna Drew
Penn State University

“Everyone was so inviting and eager to share what they know. I learned to really listen and observe people.”
Uniqueka Jenkins
Fort Valley State University

“I got the feeling that KMG didn't put us here to work 9-5. The company actually wanted us to learn and grow. The program is very well put together and extremely beneficial.”
Alexis Kennedy
NC State University

“The people at KMG really wanted me to succeed and become part of the company. They made sure I was comfortable and continually educated on the industry. I have never been a part of a company that puts so much time and effort into each person's experience. They had high expectations of me, which kept me motivated to do my best everyday!”
Noelle Korpela
Illinois State University

“The amount of respect the name 'Katz Media' holds has encouraged me to take pride in letting people know that I was media associate at KMG.”
Michael Naranjo
St. John’s University

“I’ve really learned the importance of networking. I definitely made some great contacts and people who I plan to keep touch with when I leave New York. I even took the initiative to contact people in the KMG Chicago office to meet with upon my return home.”
Rose Osial
University of Illinois

“I was able to see a side of this industry I didn’t know existed, I was given a job opportunity to apply for after my college tenure, and I was able to develop necessary relationships for my personal growth.”
Karysse Robinson
Howard University

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