hypochondriac Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 Just thought I would ask on here. My cousin is an advertising and marketing student at bournemouth university and is currently seeking a placement either for next year or for six weeks in the summer. Does anyone work in these fields who would be willing to take on a student for this period? Help out a fellow saints fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 I am not based in that area so I can't help directly but when I started out I volunteered for The National Trust in a similar capacity. It would be worth contacting the local regional head office or individual trust properties to see if they have anything suitable. It really helped me out, I got experience and a foot in the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 There are some posters on here who are quite prominent members of the EDL. With all the negative PR surrounding them at the moment, perhaps your cousin could get in contact with them and see if he could possibly help repair their tarnished image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 There are some posters on here who are quite prominent members of the EDL. With all the negative PR surrounding them at the moment, perhaps your cousin could get in contact with them and see if he could possibly help repair their tarnished image? The first rule of EDL is you must not talk about EDL :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 6 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 October, 2009 Would appreciate serious replies please. It's a compulsary part of the course so exploring some avenues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 If he is prepared to work in London PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 Erm, I was being serious. I did a similar course, volunteered for the trust and now work in PR. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 6 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 6 October, 2009 Erm, I was being serious. I did a similar course, volunteered for the trust and now work in PR. You're welcome. Apologies I wasn't referring to your post. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 October, 2009 Share Posted 6 October, 2009 I was being serious too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackanorySFC Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 There are no decent full service media agencies in or around Southampton (Lawton are the best and they specialise in recruitment). Most big London Agencies (Carat, Media Edge CIA, Mediacom, Maxus, Vizeum etc) will offer a placement with expenses paid if he's good enough. If he's serious about getting into that business he's going to have to be prepared to move to London anyway so it will be good practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 There are no decent full service media agencies in or around Southampton (Lawton are the best and they specialise in recruitment). Most big London Agencies (Carat, Media Edge CIA, Mediacom, Maxus, Vizeum etc) will offer a placement with expenses paid if he's good enough. If he's serious about getting into that business he's going to have to be prepared to move to London anyway so it will be good practice. Remarkable Group in Winchester are on the up, winning lots of CIPR awards. I am friends with the CEO, Stephen Pomeroy. He is worth contacting. http://www.remarkablegroup.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 For those of you based in London, I work for Gumtree Jobs. If you have any vacancies you want to advertise with us, PM me. I'll give you a special Saints fans rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 I work for a communications agency shortly to be based in Ringwood, PM me if you want some contact details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 7 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 7 October, 2009 I work for a communications agency shortly to be based in Ringwood, PM me if you want some contact details. I would do mate but you don't have PMs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 Ah, I do not. Well done me for paying attention. Drop an email to mcphilly at talk21 .com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 Could try Hants County Council, we regukarly have Social Work students, and Police Officer's in as part of their training, so would expect other departments to have similar opportunities available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 I hear Satan is always on the look out for help. If you're really good, you can sell your sould for good at the end of a two week placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 Have you tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 7 October, 2009 Share Posted 7 October, 2009 Have you tried Looks like they have a vacancy at Subway too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 I was being serious too. So was I! Deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 I hear Satan is always on the look out for help. If you're really good, you can sell your sould for good at the end of a two week placement. Aren't you a journalist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 So was I! Deadly. I mean, we try and help these people and consistently fail to get thanked for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 Aren't you a journalist? Indeed, hence my assertion that working in advertising, marketing and PR is working for the devil. However, one day, I will probably end up giving in and trying to move into corporate communications or PR. It's much more financially rewarding, doncha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 Indeed, hence my assertion that working in advertising, marketing and PR is working for the devil. However, one day, I will probably end up giving in and trying to move into corporate communications or PR. It's much more financially rewarding, doncha know. I am sorry you feel that way. Don't tar us all with the same brush. Surely there are professions far more noble than a journalist though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 8 October, 2009 Share Posted 8 October, 2009 I am sorry you feel that way. Don't tar us all with the same brush. Surely there are professions far more noble than a journalist though? I'm sure you're all lovely people and most of the PR people I speak to are very helpful. However, a lot of the time, it would just be a lot easier if I could speak to somebody in authority direct, rather than having to go through a press officer to get a watered-down version of the truth. As it happens, I feel that working in the 4th estate is pretty noble. Aside from all the human interest stuff, which generates the sales, there is a lot of important work done to ensure various authorities are held to account and the public knows what is going on. The people who work on local papers generally work quite hard for what most people would consider low pay. The jobs are particularly low paid compared to most people who work in PR. I'm not bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 9 October, 2009 Share Posted 9 October, 2009 I'm sure you're all lovely people and most of the PR people I speak to are very helpful. However, a lot of the time, it would just be a lot easier if I could speak to somebody in authority direct, rather than having to go through a press officer to get a watered-down version of the truth. As it happens, I feel that working in the 4th estate is pretty noble. Aside from all the human interest stuff, which generates the sales, there is a lot of important work done to ensure various authorities are held to account and the public knows what is going on. The people who work on local papers generally work quite hard for what most people would consider low pay. The jobs are particularly low paid compared to most people who work in PR. I'm not bitter. I've done my time as a journo although still freelance a bit. I much prefer my PR role as it allows me to be an expert in a particular area. Plus the PR company I am with are very nice and most newspaper employers are a bunch of ****s. I even manage to get paid twice occasionally for freelance articles - by the magazine/paper and by a client. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 9 October, 2009 Share Posted 9 October, 2009 I'm sure you're all lovely people and most of the PR people I speak to are very helpful. However, a lot of the time, it would just be a lot easier if I could speak to somebody in authority direct, rather than having to go through a press officer to get a watered-down version of the truth. As it happens, I feel that working in the 4th estate is pretty noble. Aside from all the human interest stuff, which generates the sales, there is a lot of important work done to ensure various authorities are held to account and the public knows what is going on. The people who work on local papers generally work quite hard for what most people would consider low pay. The jobs are particularly low paid compared to most people who work in PR. I'm not bitter. Justice has to be seen to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Justice has to be seen to be done. Could not agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 5 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Just to make people aware who responded to this thread, my cousin is now responding to the various emails and things. He has been delayed by one or two things (most notably the New York marathon which he took part in as well!) so apologies for the delay but it should all be sorted this evening. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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