So, I'm 2 weeks into my placement at the Imdex PR department and finding myself drowning in work and clutter, however as unattractive as this may sound its not all bad! I'm starting to really enjoy my experiences working with a whole team of new people (some familiar and some not so much) and planning the events and liaising with my supervisors to achieve what they are expecting of me.
Once of the main challenges I am facing at the moment is working with event organizers! In my case most of the events that Imdex goes at are trade shows, these are specialized events specifically designed for the trade or market in which the company runs business within. The challenge I am facing is trying to get these people to return my phone calls! After 3 phone calls to find out some simple information (like expected numbers to this show) I was almost about ready to give up and hand this one over to my supervisor, however finally yesterday I rang again and go through to someone that was able to help me.
I guess the lesson I learn from that one, was that when someone is not answering your emails and phone calls, KEEP TRYING! You will eventually catch them, or ask to be put through to someone else that may be able to help.
One new thing I have been doing this week is assisting with new copy write for a new website that is been developed. This has been a interesting experience for me as I have found the traditional PR that I have learnt through uni is very different. My supervisor requires much more detail that the traditional sentences written. In saying this though our brand is one of a high tech product which requires a lot of detail and is often read by people with PhD's in geology.
One of the other project I was previously working on before moving into this department and one which I have carried over with me to my placement include the development of the companies YouTube accounts and channels.
I have particularly enjoyed this as it has allowed me to be creative but also have that PR flare.
Samples of my work can be found here:
AMC: http://www.youtube.com/user/AMCDrillingFluid
Reflex: http://www.youtube.com/user/ReflexInstruments
Overall, I am very much enjoying my placement at the Imdex PR department!
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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