Archive for August, 2010
The Graduate Job Hunt: Emma Topping
Posted by Emma Topping in Graduates on 30/08/2010
Like many school kids before me, I had it drummed into my head that if I wanted a good job when I grew up I would need a degree. So off I went to spend three years and roughly £40,000 of student loans to get my 2:1 in PR and communications, and it never crossed [...]
7 Questions: Katherine Rothman, CEO of KMR Communications
Posted by Kagem Tibaijuka in 7 Questions on 20/08/2010
1. Can you describe what a junior executive would do at your agency, KMR? KMR Communications, Inc is a beauty, health, fitness and fashion PR firm based in New York City with clients worldwide. Since we are a boutique agency, junior account executives are exposed to every facet of our business. Junior account executives work under senior account [...]
Work Experience Vacancy: Fashion PR Internship for London Fashion Week with Forward PR
Posted by Kagem Tibaijuka in Work Experience Advertisement on 17/08/2010
Forward PR is interviewing for London Fashion Week-focused work experience. Successful candidates will be: Assisting with catwalk show preparations and execution. Engaging in frequent interaction with clients and liaising with local, national and international media outlets on behalf of clients. Coordinating production of press materials including press releases, client biographies, email correspondence, etc. Coordinating and [...]
Day in the life of an account executive: Petya N. Georgieva
Posted by Petya N. Georgieva in Day in the life of on 17/08/2010
Petya N. Georgieva (pictured left) is an account executive at a PR firm in Bulgaria. In this feature, Petya gives us an insight into the Bulgarian PR scene. 7am-9am: My day starts earlier, around 7:30 or 8:00. Then I check my emails, Twitter and Facebook accounts and listen to podcasts on my way to the [...]
Work Experience Vacancy: Parm Evans PR is looking for an intern
Posted by Kagem Tibaijuka in Careers on 16/08/2010
Parm Evans PR is a PR consultancy based in Surrey. Parm Evans PR is looking for a work experience student or graduate to get stuck with their agency for a few weeks. If you are looking to gain experience in PR and media, email your CV and a cover letter to parm.evans@btinternet.com. Please quote vox-popPRcareers [...]
The American Dream in a PR World
Posted by Lauren Novo in General on 14/08/2010
Lauren Novo is an account executive for a national sports PR firm based in Florida, USA. She recently graduated from Florida State University. To learn more, you can connect with her on Twitter and read her award-winning blog. The American Dream is a funny thing. In the past, individuals identified it, worked toward it and [...]
Day in the life of a junior account executive: Sophie Coughlan
Posted by Kagem Tibaijuka in Day in the life of on 10/08/2010
Sophie Coughlan is a junior account executive at Kaizo PR. Here is her typical day at work: There is a large amount of media monitoring to undertake for a Junior Account Executive. I’m usually in by about 8.30 to read my delegated papers and look out for stories about our clients, their competitors and their [...]
7 Questions: Jo Tutchener, Managing Director of Beauty Seen PR
Posted by Kagem Tibaijuka in 7 Questions on 05/08/2010
Jo Tutchener has a CV that most PRs can only dream of. As the former communications manager at Estée Lauder, Jo started Beauty Seen PR and has worked with some of the most famous beauty brands. These include Ruby & Millie and Topshop Make Up to name a few. With encouragement from her father, Jo [...]
7 Questions: Matt Churchill, Edelman Digital
Posted by Kagem Tibaijuka in 7 Questions on 02/08/2010
Matt Churchill works with Spooks, a division of Edelman Digital. From Watford, Matt studied at Westminster University and is at the digital forefront of PR now. In this interview, learn how you can advance your career in digital PR. Matt writes a social media blog called Seldom Seen Kid, full of insights into digital PR. [...]
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