“While my job isn’t exactly the same as what I studied, my experience in FSU’s editing, writing, and media program has been invaluable for my career,” Croney-Clark said. “There’s a large team working together to produce content within CBS Sports, and I was prepared for that because the EWM program and professors heavily emphasized class discussion, collaboration and teamwork.”
At FSU, Croney-Clark was a marketing intern for the Career Center under Kelli Gemmer Roerk, former Career Center manager of marketing and communications and current director of communications for the Florida League of Cities.
“Meg brought a strong mix of initiative, creativity and reliability to the team,” said Roerk, who became a mentor for Croney-Clark. “She came in as a skilled writer and editor with a great eye for visual storytelling through photography, videography and design. What I appreciated most was her willingness to jump in and learn, and she approached every opportunity with enthusiasm.”
The two initially met for an informational chat about careers in communications, but Roerk was so impressed with Croney-Clark’s skills and drive that she offered her an internship on the spot.
“I can thank my time at the Career Center for the creative video-editing aspect of my development,” Croney-Clark said. “By collaborating with other interns and Kelli, I learned a lot about editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, one of the main editing tools used by many major broadcast teams.”
Another major part of Croney-Clark’s journey was her work with Seminole Productions, the live sports broadcasting and production department within FSU Athletics. During her six months there, Croney-Clark’s passion for sports media grew.
"FSU gives students lots of opportunities to explore different paths and discover what they enjoy. I’ve learned that it’s important to say yes to opportunities and take risks. Growth often happens when you lean into uncertainty."
— Meg Croney-Clark
“Getting to work in the control room and operate the camera for baseball and softball games helped me gain real sports-production experience,” she said. “This reaffirmed how much I enjoyed working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.”
Croney-Clark’s fast-paced work environment is in overdrive now with the conclusion of the European football season and preparing to provide editorial coverage of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
“We’re looking forward to an exciting summer full of new and unique content,” Croney-Clark said. “Our team at CBS Sports has carefully planned each project to deliver engaging and memorable experiences for our audience.”
What began for Croney-Clark as an interest in storytelling has evolved into a career sharing the world’s biggest moments in soccer through one of the industry’s largest networks, reflecting FSU’s ability to connect students with their passions — even the ones they haven’t yet realized.
“FSU gives students lots of opportunities to explore different paths and discover what they enjoy,” she said. “I’ve learned that it’s important to say yes to opportunities and take risks. Growth often happens when you lean into uncertainty.”
Jack LaBruno is an FSU student pursuing a degree in media and communication studies. He is set to graduate in May 2027.
