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SourceCode Communications Spotlights First Intern: Kelsey Nass reflects on her remote summer internship

I joined SourceCode Communications as a remote intern this summer and quickly discovered that there was rarely a dull moment on the job. One of the best aspects of my internship was that I honestly never felt like an intern. I felt like any other colleague who had a full plate of work with the added support of my coworkers who helped me along the way. Something I will always appreciate is that each week upon checking in with my manager I was asked, “is there anything that you want to try?” This question made me feel like a valuable member of the team with control of my experience. I had the chance to dabble across each sector of the agency and build new skills that you can’t learn in the classroom. Overall my internship was a great opportunity for me to grow and discover what the world of PR was really like. Here are some of the biggest lessons I learned along the way:

What was the biggest surprise from interning in PR?

Securing coverage isn't an overnight process but rather the work of maintaining key reporter relationships. SourceCode has mastered the practice of keeping good relationships with reporters across a number of different publications, and it was interesting to gain insight into the behind the scenes of what it’s really like to secure coverage. While the waiting game may leave some discouraged, the SourceCode team showed me the art of the follow up and developing reporter friendships. This practice speaks to SourceCode’s mantra about the importance of keeping PR human. 

What was the biggest challenge you faced in your internship? How did you overcome it?

When I first started at SourceCode, I worked part time Monday through Friday. This schedule meant I was missing some internal and client dialogues so I sometimes had to play catch up. So, like most issues in life I needed to have the courage to verbalize this to my team. After one conversation the issue was resolved. I worked with the team to readjust my time where I could work full days three times a week, allowing me to work the same amount of hours but produce better work while also staying more closely looped in. SourceCode wanted me to get the most out of my internship experience and that was clear by how fast and simple this change was made to improve my productivity. 

What is something that you are really proud of accomplishing during your summer internship? 

I had the opportunity to secure coverage! It was a great learning experience and I was involved in the whole process – drafting the pitch, finding the target, pitching out the story and ultimately securing coverage. It was a huge milestone and something I will always remember.

What was one of your most memorable experiences? 

My most memorable experience were the weekly meet and greets with the SourceCode team. These discussions were a chance for me to have individual meetings with every employee across departments and positions where they told me about their background and how they ended up in their career today. They gave me advice for my own path and future of work and I had the opportunity to connect with each person on the team, developing deeper relationships.

What three words would you use to describe your summer internship? 

Creative, educational, flexible (in terms of work, accounts, time)

Describe your SourceCode colleagues 

Supportive, encouraging and motivating 

Describe the culture at SourceCode?

Open (open narratives on everything), light hearted, fun! 

What advice would you give to a future SourceCode intern? 

Always ask questions and put yourself out there! SourceCode is special in the sense that they produce competitive, top tier work but the people don't make you feel that competitiveness or intimidation. SourceCode is truly one of those places where when they say “no question is a dumb question,” and they really mean it. Your questions are seen as showing curiosity and intellect, never a burden. 

SourceCode was recently named PRWeek’s Outstanding Boutique Agency of the Year and a Top Place to Work in PR by PRNEWS.  Want to learn more about SourceCode Communications or have any questions? Drop us a line at hello@sourcecodecomms.com, we’d love to hear from you.

by Gaby

SourceCode Communications commemorates three years with outdoor picnic

This week we got to reunite as a team for the first time since March with a socially distanced outdoor picnic. We celebrated our three year anniversary and met some new hires and we couldn’t have been happier to be together again! Check out some pictures we took to commemorate. 

If you're interested in learning more about SourceCode, please drop us a line at hello@sourcecodecomms.com, we'd love to hear from you.

by Gaby

SourceCode Communications celebrates three years

We had the idea to start SourceCode at a time when we were both at major beginnings and endings in our careers. We never imagined that what began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin would so quickly become the award-winning and fastest-growing communications firm we’ve built over the last three years. 

At SourceCode, we’re focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity and business intelligence back to public relations. We’ve had great success in the last two years recently being named PRWeek's 2020 U.S. Outstanding Boutique Agency and Top Place to Work for the third year in a row. Not to mention doubling in size and revenue and taking on even larger clients. 

Something we’ve learned over the past few years is that no matter what, it’s all about your team. Hire differently. Go outside the traditional channels. Diversity in experience always leads to better creative ideas and innovative thinking. - Greg Mondshein and Becky Honeyman, Managing Partners and Founders of SourceCode Communications. 

In honor of celebrating three years of SourceCode, here’s what some employees had to say:

“A lot of PR companies talk the talk, but SourceCode actually walks the walk. Becky and Greg's commitment to their employees, clients and making the overall industry a better place to work in is unparalleled. Before coming here, I thought I knew what the standard for PR agency life was, but they've set the bar higher than even my highest expectations. I'm so grateful to be working somewhere that puts employees first and truly cares about our growth at the agency and beyond. Thanks for a great two years, SourceCode!” - Cori Cagide, Senior Account Manager at SourceCode Communications 

 

“Three things I love about SourceCode are, the uplifting environment, how much SourceCode cares for employees and the strong values the company has at their core. From the moment I stepped into the office for my interview, to WFH now, I've felt that SC's environment is too good to be true - everyone is genuinely invested in your personal and professional growth, and people are unusually happy. SourceCode is incredibly in-tune with employees' needs, and is always one-step ahead of the game. Everyone at SC shares the same core values: a sense of humanity. Through recent challenging times including a global pandemic and protests across the country, SourceCode has been incredibly transparent internally and externally about the current standing of the company.” - Maddie Graham, Account Coordinator at SourceCode Communications 

 

“What I love most about SourceCode is the culture, the leadership and the physical work. Maybe I'm biased, but SourceCode has the most amazing humans who work at the agency. Since day one of joining, I've felt supported, empowered and included. Everyone is constantly lifting each other up and working together to make sure we succeed as a team, rather than focusing on their success. Even while we're working remotely I feel just as connected to the team. Since working at SourceCode, I've come to discover that the executives really embrace an employee-first approach. It's very clear that they really care about our happiness and wellbeing. I admire the way leadership has navigated the agency through the pandemic and adjusted its structure to best fit the needs of the team. Due to the diverse client portfolio we have, I've been able to gain experience and grow my expertise in a variety of sectors and industries. We have awesome clients that we get to work with and are always encouraged to think outside-the-box and bring new ideas to the table. Never a dull day at SourceCode.” - Rachel Dix-Kessler, Media Strategist at SourceCode Communications. 

This year, SourceCode Communications celebrates three years in business and it’s just the beginning. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for the agency. Happy third anniversary to the SourceCode team, and here’s to many more! 

If you’re interested in learning more about SourceCode, please drop us a line at hello@sourcecodecomms.com we’d love to hear from you. 

by Gaby