Everything that has a beginning definitely has an end…
The Kraks internship cohort which started 6 weeks ago has finally come to an end, and here’s what the amazing interns had to say about their time at Kraks TV
1.DEMILADE PAUL- (Digital team intern)
My name is Paul Demilade, and this is my six weeks internship experience at Kraks Media.
I remember applying for this internship cohort with an optimistic mindset saying that I would intern here and get to experience marketing in a real workspace and not through the lens of virtual tutors.
I quit my 2 weeks old job just so I can focus and enjoy the 6 weeks to the fullest hoping it would be worth the risk.
Week 1 came and I was so eager to resume, came in and met beautiful and accommodating staff members of the company. I met my fellow interns, and they have been one of the best colleagues I’ve had. We were able to connect and bond without bias on our first day. 😂😂 I remember speaking first and asking everyone to introduce themselves.
My first session was with the COO – Mr. Tobi was an inspiration and my drive to pick everything taught and is done here. I’ve had other educative and mind shifting sessions at Kraks, but I’d be highlighting a few that gave me the nudge to try new things and think deep
- Mr Gozie’s session – He spoke on Content Creation Process, explained beyond what I knew and gave me a breakdown of how to plan, curate and execute relatable content.
- Mr. James session – He spoke on Brand Management and Social Media Strategy. Mr. James is my mentor at Kraks, and he explained like we are primary school pupils, his assignment was to create a brand strategy presentation with a content calendar for the brand. 😂😂
Six weeks down the line, I have made friends, learnt a lot, gained experience, worked on projects and most of all left the state of confusion on what marketing is like in the media space
Shoutout to all Kraks Intern Cohort 1, shoutout to Mr. James my mentor, shoutout to Ebun for inspiring me, shout out to Bukunmi and YSA for showing me what thriving in the workspace is like, shout out to Mr. Emmanuel a rare HR, shout out to Madam Juliet 🤗my friend.
Thank you Kraks for opening my creative eyes and mind. I am grateful and really, I don’t want it to end I love the work culture and Kraks DNA 🤭 Umunna Clock itttttt.
2. FAVOUR OLUWALANA- (Content team )
If there’s one thing about my time at Kraks, it’s this: I came in curious, and I left with more knowledge.
From the start, I already knew I’m the type to ask a lot of questions.
So, I was lowkey worried I might stress my mentor out. But plot twist, she actually encouraged it! Imagine being told to ask more questions instead of “I am busy”. I was shocked but in a good way.
The experience itself? Super educative. In just a short time, my knowledge didn’t just grow it expanded.
I got better at content curation, creation, and editing, and I started seeing things from a more creative and strategic angle.
And can we talk about the unexpected highlight? Breakfast every morning! I honestly didn’t see that coming, but it made each day feel a little softer before the real work began.
One major thing that stood out for me was discovering or let’s say confirming my interest in social media management and community management. I’ve always had a niche for it, but this experience made it clearer that it’s something I actually want to explore further.
3. FIYINFOLUWA- (Editorial team intern)
If anyone had told me that six weeks could completely reset the way I think, write, and move, I would have said, “be serious.” But here we are. Kraks happened to me and I have not recovered. In the best way possible.
Day one walked in like it had a script. The building was warm, calm, and fine, the kind of place that tells your body to relax before your brain even clocks in. Bukunmi remembered me by name and knew I was “the writer.” Me? I was trying to act normal while my spirit was doing leg work inside.
We were addressed, we toured the building, I met Cynthia (my mentor, my plug, my reality check), met Osereme, Tobi, and others, and by the end of the day I was already feeling like I belonged there. First day?? Like that?? God abeg.
And the HR? Mr. Emmanuel, one of the nicest humans ever. Soft-spoken, approachable, always checking if you’re okay. The kind of HR that will make you forget HR has a reputation.
The weeks that followed were full. Not just “busy full but intentional full. I learned that writing is not just vibes and talent. There is a process. There is structure. There is thinking before typing. Every piece of content has a before, a during, and an after. Cynthia helped me ask questions to myself before I write like:
“Why are you writing this?”
“Who is meant to feel it?”
And suddenly, writing stopped being just words. It became a responsibility. I also had to tell myself the truth I had been dodging. SEO content? I can do it. I have done it. But sitting inside Kraks showed me something deeper, the difference between writing to rank and writing to connect.
And me? I want to connect.
I want to write things that make people pause mid-scroll. The kind that makes you lean forward… then forward again… then say “wait, this is too real.”
Six weeks exposed me to different formats, different minds, different ways of thinking and everything pointed me in one direction: storytelling. Sessions that stood out? Too many.
Shoutout to Bukunmi, YSA, Tobi, James, Ebun, Cynthia, and Gozie.
Gozie’s session especially reset my brain showing me how to bring production thinking into writing. Basically, no more “I’ll just wing it.” We plan now. We structure now. We think like producers now.
And Tobi? God bless him. Because of him, I’m finally entering my “graphic design girl” era. Canva, you will hear from me.
One of my favorite moments was getting to write about the cyberbullying walk. That one meant a lot to me. It felt like, “oh, they trust me with real things.” I felt seen. I felt like I was not just present, I was contributing.
Overall, Kraks didn’t just teach me how to write better. It taught me how to think better. How to observe. How to care about the audience. How to show up with intention.
Six weeks later, I am different. Louder in my thoughts. Clearer in my direction. More honest about what I want. And what I want is simple: To tell stories that matter.
This journey? I’m walking with my full chest. Kraks really said, “come and evolve small” and I said, “okay, let’s overdo it.”
4. IYANUOLUWA- (Production team intern)
Congratulations on completing your internship. We wish you the best in your future
endeavours. That is what will be said to us in a week.
I remember entering the building feeling fly on the first day, looking forward to how the six weeks would turn out. The first week was more of an introduction. I got to understand how the space works, including the stairs. Normally, you need to be careful when using stairs, but these required more intentionality or you would
be on the floor before you realized what had happened.
When they say women are doing great things, this internship is a testament to that because all the interns are beautiful ladies. I have been in spaces with a good number of ladies, and this is the easiest and fastest bond I have created. From the first day, the conversations were already giving “I have known you for 10 years”
vibes.
Every member of the staff was smiling and very friendly. At one point, I wondered if I was still in Nigeria because, first, it is rare, and secondly, there is really nothing amusing in the country right now.
I remember during the interview and in the acceptance mail, it was mentioned that we would be taught things across all departments, not just our assigned department. I did not think that was possible, but mehn, I have been fed. I have learned a whole lot of things, including how to use the camera. Interesting, right?
From the “Introduction to KRAKS” slide to the slide for today’s session, they all
screamed, “we are creatives.” Beautiful, beautiful presentation slides.
In the course of five weeks, I have learned a lot about KRAKS as a brand, itculture, values, and identity. I got to see the work put into creating and posting
those videos we find funny. On the first day, I was introduced to my mentor, a
producer and presenter called Aramide, a very pretty lady. Aramide did not treat
me like an intern but like a colleague.
I was assigned to the production department, which was where I wanted to be,
honestly. I have been able to build a relationship with everyone on the team while learning from them.
Once again, being involved in things like a core staff member was shocking. It felt like I had been working there for months. One of my highlights was hosting a vox pop for the cyberbullying campaign ongoing at KRAKS.
Now, back to the sessions. Each class we have had so far has been interesting and filled with useful tips. In the first week, I learned about branding and how to build a brand.
The second week focused on writing, storytelling that connects, and how to write a script, which I was very excited about since I struggled with writing.
Subsequently, I learned digital content creation and strategy, community management, the basics of production, video editing, cinematography, graphic design, PR, and brand strategy. My brain is full, and I love it. I was introduced to new things and also gained more depth in the things I already knew.
There is no way I would forget to mention that I was also well fed. Breakfast and lunch were not things to worry about.
Through this experience, I developed practical skills in communication, content creation, and on-camera presentation, while also improving my teamwork and adaptability in a dynamic media environment.
I also gained hands-on experience in production processes, from planning to execution, which has strengthened my confidence in pursuing a career in media.
Dear media industry,
Be ready for me!
5.TIANA- (Brands & comms. intern)
How did I go from thinking I’d just observe to being fully inside the work?
Not watching. Not shadowing. Right in it.
From fieldwork and brainstorming to contributing and handling actual tasks like excuse me?? When did I become part of the team?
I’m really grateful for the six weeks I spent at Kraks as a Brand Communications Intern. There was no time to hide or blend into the background. I got to be part of an actual campaign, from behind-the-scenes processes to execution.
And the sessions? Very humbling.
The kind where you walk in and leave questioning everything you thought you knew. A lot of unlearning, relearning, and “wait… this actually makes sense now” moments.
Somehow, even the part of me that didn’t like writing started to shift during the editorial sessions. I can’t fully explain it, but something just clicked.
And the environment made that even easier.
Somewhere in the middle of the work, I found myself laughing, connecting, and building real relationships. It never felt forced. I didn’t feel like “just an intern” I felt like I belonged.
If I had to sum up these six weeks in one word, it would be clarity.
Clarity about what I enjoy.
Clarity about where I see myself.
Clarity about what I can actually do because wow, I can do a lot more than I thought.
Kraks really said, “Let’s shape you,” and in many ways, they did!
At the end of the day, all’s well that ends well!
From the Kraks team to all our interns, we say, congratulations!!!!
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