As an English major set to graduate this May, Jonah Costen ’25 is making the most of his final semester by gaining hands-on experience in storytelling and digital content creation through his internship with Explore Brookhaven, the tourism organization representing 91成人导航入口’s home city. With a minor in communication studies, Costen has been able to apply what he鈥檚 learned in courses like Digital Storytelling and PR Writing to his work, helping to shape the content of the city’s tourism brand.
Costen鈥檚 role at Explore Brookhaven involves updating the organization鈥檚 annual magazine and blog, ensuring that content stays fresh and relevant. From revising articles about Brookhaven鈥檚 must-visit parks and restaurants to making sure website links are accurate, Jonah is honing his editorial skills in real time. But it鈥檚 the creative flexibility of his internship that excites him the most.
鈥淎s someone with many interests, it can be hard to narrow down what I want to do in the future,鈥� Jonah says. 鈥淭his internship allows me to dabble in writing, video content creation, and interviewing, which gives me the opportunity to explore different career paths.鈥�
One of his latest projects involves transforming a recent blog post, “The Best Coffee Spots in Brookhaven,” into an engaging video for Explore Brookhaven鈥檚 Instagram page. To bring the content to life, Jonah has been visiting local cafes, capturing footage, and experiencing the best coffee and food the city has to offer.
鈥淭he most exciting part has been visiting cafes around Brookhaven, trying their food and drinks while filming the experience,鈥� he shares. 鈥淭he managers and employees have been so friendly, making the process even more fun.鈥�
With a mix of writing, digital media and storytelling, Jonah鈥檚 internship is setting him up for a future full of possibilities. Whether crafting compelling articles, producing engaging video content, or fine-tuning digital strategies, he is embracing every opportunity that Explore Brookhaven has to offer.
Jonah鈥檚 experience is a perfect example of how internships can provide valuable insight into potential career paths鈥攚hile also letting students immerse themselves in their local community. For him, Brookhaven isn鈥檛 just a city; it鈥檚 a story waiting to be told.
