I f you’d told mass communication senior Caroline Bagwell that she’d be in control of TikTok for Warner Bros Discovery’s Bleacher Report Betting this summer, she probably would have blanched.

Now that she’s grown their TikTok followers by 20,000 in a few months, Bagwell's internship is another star experience to add to her resume.

“My first day, I created and posted my first TikTok to their page,” Bagwell said. “Ever since then, if I had an idea, they want me to run with it—I’m filming it, I’m posting it. I’ve grown a lot of confidence.”

She helped her team with TNT Sports’ coverage of the NBA Finals and promoted her original content on Bleacher Report Betting’s TikTok. She planned and developed original content, managed the content of their TikTok page and worked with a close-knit team of media professionals.
 
Her favorite part so far are the people. The team at Bleacher Report took her in immediately and encouraged her growth.

“I’m going to take how I’ve created relationships at Georgia College and Warner Brothers with me throughout my life,” Bagwell said. “I know how to speak to people, and the classes I’ve taken have helped me understand social media. I hope to bring what I’ve learned back to my classes and beyond.”

While working for Bleacher Report, Bagwell discovered a passion for sports, especially football. Now she knows she wants to take her talent to sports media, and Bleacher Report is ready to give her a spot.

“I was offered an extension to continue working for them during the fall,” Bagwell said. “I’ll be working closely with college football and the NFL. I’m excited to stay with them and keep growing these relationships.”

Now that she knows her path, she’s eager to take the next step.

“Georgia College is a small school, but a lot of people have big wins,” Bagwell said. “The way those get celebrated at Georgia College is super cool to see, because I feel like everyone gets their chance to shine.”

 

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