Internship Abroad

I completed my internship at Closet Comunicación, a creative marketing and communications agency located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The internship took place from March 17 to April 25, 2025. Closet Comunicación is a small agency of six team members that specializes in digital marketing, social media management, branding, graphic design, and public relations. Working in this environment allowed me to gain hands-on experience in international business communication within a Spanish professional setting.

During my internship, I was primarily responsible for assisting with digital marketing strategy and content planning. I helped organize and schedule social media content using platforms such as Milanote and Metricool, which strengthened my understanding of how data analysis and creativity work together in effective digital campaigns. I also contributed to the creation of a LinkedIn account for a new client, Overa, ensuring that the visual and written communication aligned with the company’s professional identity. Additionally, I supported the organization of a media and business contact database, which deepened my understanding of public relations and the importance of professional networks.

Beyond my daily responsibilities, I had the opportunity to attend the Foro Gastronómico in A Coruña with the marketing director. We represented Birdmind, a sustainable furniture brand that uses rice waste materials. At the event, I created visual content, took photos and videos, and edited social media clips using CapCut. This experience allowed me to engage directly with clients, observe brand representation in a live setting, and practice professional Spanish communication. It also connected marketing with sustainability, an area that increasingly interests me.

This internship was both professionally and personally transformative. Professionally, I developed technical skills in digital tools, improved my strategic thinking about branding, and gained confidence communicating in Spanish in a business environment. Personally, I learned to adapt to a different work culture. The Spanish workplace emphasized collaboration, flexibility, and strong interpersonal relationships. While different from the more structured environments I was used to in the United States, this approach fostered creativity and teamwork. The experience strengthened my intercultural communication skills and confirmed my desire to pursue a career that combines international business, marketing, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Overall, my time at Closet Comunicación helped me grow as a communicator, a professional, and an individual preparing for an international career.