My Interning Life: Aubrey Hamlett
Posted: May 21, 2012 Filed under: Aubrey 4 Comments »
This week I start my fourth internship in 14 months.
Last time I wrote on this blog, I said how I would pursue magazines after my trip to Cosmopolitan Magazine in Sydney – if all went well.
It was going quite well at Cosmo in Sydney. Until I received an email from my boss at Milk PR releasing me for a few weeks until more work picked up. I was a bit disappointed at the news until I realized this meant I’d have more time on hands!
Life it seems always has other plans for me. As one door closes, even for a moment, another door opens.
Six months ago I went for an interview for an internship with Universal Music Australia. Katey Power put me up for the position and at the time I just wasn’t right for the position because of my difficult schedule.
On a rainy day in Sydney, I was walking back to the train station on my way to meet my friend and I received an email from a familiar name. It was Julia from UMA asking if I could come in for a chat and if I was available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or even two out of those days.
I was surprised and shocked at the same time. That same day I was working closely with Acting Cosmo Features Editor, Naomi, discussing how I sometimes have to choose interning over paid casual work. Earning money over working towards my future career.
You see, I am a casual waitress on Thursdays and Friday nights from 5pm-10pm. Taking this new internship would mean giving up earning the money that I rely so heavily on by interning 9am-5pm on those days at UMA.
It seems that PR keeps knocking on my door, despite me trying to venture into other interests, like magazines.
When I arrived back in Melbourne, I went and met with Julia and Adele at UMA. A lot had changed since they had last met me. I now have had six months experience as a PR Account Manager, started interning at Melbourne Storm and had just finished a weeks work experience at Cosmo mag.
My chat went well with UMA and I was asked to organize a skype interview with their HR person in Sydney. I honestly have never encountered a HR interview so I had to think on my feet.
Shortly after I had finished my skype internview UMA’s HR department called me back offering me the position as Universal Music Australia’s newest intern. After some careful consideration and in terms of my career (and bank account) I accepted the intern position.
Interning with such a big organization like Universal Music Australia is such a great opportunity. Having already experienced PR at a boutique firm, I now get to see it on a larger scale and in a more professional setting.
I start this week at UMA and will also continue at Melbourne Storm. So again, I will put magazines on the back burner – and possibly forever. But we’ll see.
I know lots of people are waiting to hear about my experience at Cosmo and I will tell you all about it next week.
I’d also love to give a huge shout out to all the students who read my blog. I hope I’ve helped you in some way. Whether it’s putting you on to an internship, wondering what others do or if a handy piece of advice shared by industry professionals…what have you, I hope I’ve given you that boost to get out there interning.
I would absolutely love to meet each and every one of you. For some time now I have been thinking about doing a My Interning Life event…let me know what you think on here, twitter or on facebook.
Prospect 360 Sports Media Seminar
Posted: May 15, 2012 Filed under: Industry Professionals Leave a comment »Sports Media Seminar
Do you know who the AFL’s first draft pick was last year? What about the Wallabies starting Fullback? Is a Test more than just an exam to you? Like the idea of hanging out with Michael Clark, Novak Djokovic and Jimmy Bartel? Then you might have what it takes to be a sports journalist or commentator and this is one exclusive that you cannot miss.
The 2012 Prospect 360 Sports Media Seminar is one of our best yet – to be held on Wednesday June 6, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm at the new state-of-the-art Nine Network Studio, Docklands, Melbourne.
There’s only one thing more competitive than competitive sports and that’s the cut-throat world of sports journalism. Now young people with an eye for sports and a nose for news can get tips on scoring a sports media job direct from working journalists and media professionals.
This rare opportunity gives you the chance to listen and learn; get the tips and tricks, the dos and don’ts from those in the know. Meet each panel member in person, contact them after the seminar and make this your chance to secure a job in sports media.
The line-up is mega. Join Samantha Lane, The Age, Olympic Reporter, The Herald Sun’s Sports Reporter Jay Clark, Nine News Sports Reporter / PresenterClint Stanaway, one of Australia’s most highly regarded and awarded Sports Writers The Age Senior Sports Writer Greg Baum and Andy Maher Breakfast Presenter on SEN 1116’s Morning Glory program, as well as host of Before The Game on the Ten Network who will act as moderator and keep the panel members on their toes.
The seminar will comprise – two informative and interactive 60 minute panel sessions geared towards inspiring participants while helping them uncover ways to get ahead in the super-competitive sports media industry. An opportunity to speak with panel members during the session one and session two break is also provided.
This interactive and inspirational seminar, aimed at young people aged from 15 years will include advice from the panel on applying for full-time, part-time and casual etc. The seminar will close with a Q&A session to give buddying sports journalists the chance to present themselves to the panel and ask questions.
Tickets are on sale now! Visit Prospect 360′s website for more information.
Internship Alert: Ogilvy PR
Posted: May 14, 2012 Filed under: Internship Alert Leave a comment » Looking for an internship? Contact Ogilvy PRInternships
Ogilvy PR’s Internship program looks for enthusiastic, proactive interns with a ‘can do’ attitude, creative ability and great organisation skills in Sydney and Melbourne. The program runs over 2-4 week periods and is an opportunity to jump right in, use your communication skills and work on a number of different and exciting projects in a supportive environment.
The program enables you to gain valuable public relations industry experience, teaches you the dynamics of working as part of a team, improves your career opportunities and helps to improve your confidence by challenging you to do your best. You’ll receive constant feedback throughout your internship as well as formal evaluation at the conclusion of the program. Many of our own team joined Ogilvy PR via our intern program, so as well as providing you with great work experience, it is the perfect opportunity to shine.
Application
Email your cover letter and resume to sophie.jones@ogilvy.com.au
Please include:
- Location (Sydney or Melbourne)
- Areas of interest within public relations
- Preferred internship dates
Please note under the Fair Work Act Ogilvy PR can only accept students where an internship and formal work experience are a mandatory part of an education or training course. More information can be found on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospect 360 Fashion Media Seminar
Posted: May 14, 2012 Filed under: Industry Professionals Leave a comment »The Publicist, the journalist, the stylist, and the blogger!
Do you love fashion? Always talking, writing, blogging, or twittering about it with friends? Learn how to fashion that passion into a serious career as a fashion publicist, journalist, stylist or blogger when you attend Sydney’s first ever Prospect 360 Fashion Media Seminar, to be held on Wednesday May 23, 6.15pm to 8.45pm at the Whitehouse Institute of Design, Short Street, Surry Hills.
Join the Publicist, the Journalist, the Stylist and the Blogger – one of Australia’s most in demand fashion panels as they share their tips and tricks, dos and don’ts on how to get your foot-in-the-door of the fashion media industry.
The Publicist, Marie-Claude Mallat is Director of MCMPR – Sydney based boutique fashion public relations agency founded by Marie-Claude in 1996 that represents leading Australian, international and digital brands including Zimmermann, Arabella Ramsay, Yeojin Bae, and Magdalena Velevska to name a few. Marie-Claude is one of the most highly regarded fashion publicists in Australia, don’t miss the rare opportunity to hear what she has to say about starting and surviving a career in fashion publicity.
The Journalist, Paula Joye has worked in women’s magazines for over fifteen years. She has edited CLEO and created and launched both Shop Til You Drop and Madison. In 2011 she launched www.lifestyled.com.au one of Australia’s most popular style sites. Paula also works with Fairfax Media as Metro Media’s Fashion and Style Editor and as Style Reporter for Channel Nine Mornings. Hear what Paula has to say to those interested in following in her footsteps – as a journalist first and foremost – and hear her views on the opportunities that come your way once you’ve mastered the medium.
The Stylist, Nadene Duncan is the current Fashion Director of Stonefox Magazine and a freelance Stylist / Consultant with DLM Australia’s elite agency in the representation of top styling talent. Nadene travels the world and works with famous photographers, models and magazines. Her experience in magazine styling is second to none having work as Fashion Director at magazines such as Shop Til You Drop, SummerWinter, Red Zero, and at Dolly. Nadene is a wealth of knowledge for anyone considering a career as a stylist. Her take on freelance vs. in-house styling cannot be learned in a book or classroom. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear what Nadene has to say on what it takes to be a top fashion “stylist”.
The Blogger, Romy Frydman studied fashion at RMIT in Melbourne more than 15 years ago and interned at Marie Claire Australia for a week. Hear how that one week changed her life. Since Marie Claire, Romy has gone on to work at Elle Magazine, spent five years in New York then returned home to take up a role as the Contributing Fashion Editor for Vogue Australia – which she has undertaken for the past eight years. Last but not least hear how she started her blog Style Me Romy, when most of us were still trying to work out our twitter profiles. Hear from Romy on why she created Style Me Romy – her concept and her vision – on one of Australia’s most regularly resourced and referenced fashion blogs and learn what inspires and motivates her to blog about fashion with passion.
Moderator Anthea O’Connor Fashion Stylist & Fashion Commentator on The Circle, and former Melbourne Editor of Vogue Australia is responsible for asking the questions and making the panel talk!
The seminar will comprise – of two informative and interactive 45 minute panel sessions geared towards inspiring participants while helping them uncover ways to get ahead in the super-competitive fashion media industry. The interactive and inspirational seminar, aimed at young people aged from 15 years will include a session on applying for full-time, part-time and casual positions as well as internships and work experience. The seminar will close with a Q&A session to give fashionistas the chance to present themselves to the panel and ask questions.
Be quick – tickets are limited and you don’t want to miss this one. Tickets are $65 or $75 with a Prospect 360 resource pack crammed with tips, contacts and the dos and don’ts on how to go about securing employment, internships and work experience in the coming year.
Students under the age of 18 years can be accompanied by an adult at no extra charge to the adult.
Purchase more than two Prospect 360 Seminar tickets in 2012 and go in the draw to win a 2013 membership with the Melbourne Press Club (either full membership or student membership depending upon your situation), plus two tickets to the 2013 Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards. Drawn December 1, 2012.
Tickets are on sale now! To purchase visit Prospect 360′s website
Interactive Panel “How to get that Marketing Job”
Posted: May 10, 2012 Filed under: Industry Professionals Leave a comment »Interactive Panel Event Night “How to get that Marketing Job”
Mary Scriva is part of the Emerging marketers Victoria Committee. She has extended an invitation to all My Interning Life readers to come along to her event held next Tuesday 15th of May 2012.
We are holding an interactive panel on “How to get that Marketing Job.” We have some great speakers from Telstra, Gloria Jeans, Grey Group and more, it should be an informative night.
For more information: How to get that Marketing Job Poster
Details
Guest Pannelists
Steve Sammartino, Director of Planning, GREY Group
Rebecca Dalton, Marketing Specialist, Telstra
Melinda Wright, Marketing Manager, Gloria Jean’s Coffee
Fabrice Baucherat, Marketing and Sales Director, Dahlsens
When & Where
Tuesday 15th May 2012
City Convention Centre
Level 12, 300 Flinders St,
Melbourne 3000
6pm-9pm
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Book Now Ph: 1300 737 445 or events@ami.org.au
AMI Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Opinion: Melissa Koutoukidis
Posted: May 8, 2012 Filed under: Intern Profiles | Tags: Interns, Journalism, Media, Melbourne University, Melissa Koutoukidis, The Punch, Twitter Leave a comment » Melissa Koutoukidis is an aspiring journalist in her second year of a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Media and Communications, at the University of Melbourne. She has just begun a PR and Marketing internship at the Modern Woman’s Survival Guide where she is also soon to be contributing a monthly column. Melissa is a feature writer for Theatre People, Australia’s most popular theatre website, has contributed to an array of publications including The Punch and Melbourne Observer. You can follow Melissa on Twitter.This article first appeared on The Punch and Melissa has kindly let me re-post it here to share with you on My Interning Life.
Interns: Slaving away for our CVs ’til we’re blue in the face
In this job climate instead of greedily battling for the last cent, many are competing for the first opportunity.
Surprisingly, interns are usually a bit bigger than this guy
Only a short time ago, I was offered my first, official internship position. Conscious of how challenging it can be to secure such roles, I was eager to boast to my family of the accomplishment. The preliminary question and answer session wasn’t of where I would be interning, nor the duties I would be assuming. Rather my elation was met with a unified, “Is it paid?”
Finding a paid internship these days is like unearthing a talented Kardashian. There are plenty of internships, just not a lot of paid ones.
However, due to the proverbial ‘I-can’t-get-a-job-without-experience’ quandary an increasing number of individuals are sacrificing income for a stepping stone into their industry of choice.
Such a high prevalence of unpaid employment arrangements has prompted the Fair Work Ombudsman to launch a meticulous investigation. Two legal experts from the University of Adelaide will inquire into whether companies are taking advantage of a younger generation willing to do almost anything to crack into today’s particularly competitive job market.
Hardly coerced into allegedly ‘exploitative’ positions, fledgling interns fight tooth and nail for that one shot. Simply itching to get their foot in the door, internships facilitate a candid taste of the industry.
And despite what many may believe, these opportunities do possess value. Albeit that remuneration may not derive from digits scrawled crudely on a pay packet, the dividends emerge from the experience.
Within particular job markets, any practical experience that can be foraged ought to be. Especially since the competitive nature of the employment market renders tertiary studies next to futile if not bolstered by bouts of on-the-job learning.
At least that’s emblematic of the media industry. As a student of media and communications, we are continually informed that internships and work experience will be our point of differentiation.
At the end of the day when we’re tarrying at the metaphorical employment stand with our two-dollar degrees and two-dollar youthful enthusiasm, practical placements are conveyed as the certain je ne sais quoi we will want to be sporting.
And having undertaken my fair share of work experience, the skills you acquire are incomparable to that which students are exposed to in the university environment.
Your reimbursement contains reference letters, a sheet full of contacts, and the refreshing outlook that this career path is or isn’t one which you would like to pursue. For these precious employability commodities, an unpaid internship is a reasonable price to pay.
That’s not to discount the real-life horror stories regarding unpaid work. The tale of the young labourer committing a year to a business in the expectation of full-time employment only to leave empty-handed is the potential pitfall.
Unfortunately, the issue of self-regulation arises in response to such tales of injustice. At the most basic level, discernment of when one is getting the raw end of the deal is crucial. Unless you’re able to exploit the employer for all the insider knowledge and advice they can lend, you end up slaving away at the price of your time, rather than at the price of experience.
It is when internships are the mutually beneficial arrangements they were intended to be, that the results are invaluable.
That being said, if the findings from the Fair Work enquiry reveal that paid internships are a legal entitlement, the outcome could be a double-edged sword.
Whilst interns would revel in combining experience with currency, these already limited positions would be severely monopolised. The sheer scarcity of roles could lead to increased nepotism overriding merit when it comes to dictating who attains such positions.
In truth, many companies have the means to provide interns with experience but not with an income. And often it is within these types of institutions that the most in depth learning occurs.
My experience at these smaller workplaces has been extremely positive. In fact, the very character of such companies permits interns and volunteers to explore nuances of the industry in much different ways. It gave me the freedom to make mistakes without fear of reprimand or the hindrance of numeric expectations. I dipped my toes into responsibilities which amateurs would only dream of undertaking. I was rewarded with a portfolio that is continually enhancing in both quantity and diversity.
Perhaps certain regulatory guidelines should be in place to avoid naïve hopefuls being taken for a ride, but by no means is an abolition of unpaid internships warranted. If this is the case, only a minority of us will gain the experience we require in order to truly tackle our future professions.
Professional Writing Advice Part 2: Eden Cox
Posted: May 1, 2012 Filed under: Industry Professionals | Tags: Eden Cox, Executive Media, Industry advice, Journalism, Magazines, Media, Writing Leave a comment »Eden Cox editor at Executive Media shares her advice for writers on My Interning Life.
1. Know your audience
Get an article brief from the editor and be sure about what they want before you start. Write a synopsis of your article before you begin so the editor has a chance to alter or refine your focus. Get a copy of the publication you’re writing for and take note of the style, language and intended audience; by all means be interesting and fresh in your writing, but don’t go overboard!
2. Proofreading is your best friend
For extra points, ask the editor for their style guide so you can apply the house style to your article (they’ll love you for making their life easier!). Always proofread your article thoroughly before you send it off. There’s nothing worse for an editor than receiving articles full of spelling mistakes and poor grammar – especially when you’re receiving 30 or so such pieces in one day!
3. Writing to the word limit
Make sure you stick to the word limit; it’s likely that the editor has portioned out a finite space for your article in the magazine, and writing too much or too little will cause problems. If you are commissioned to write 1,000 words, that is how much you should charge for, even if your article does end up being a little longer.
4. Commission
Don’t expect too much from your commission. Check freelance charge rates through the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance and accept that you’ll have to work hard for a reputation as a reliable, interesting and competent writer before you can demand big bucks!
5. Handing off your masterpiece
And lastly, don’t be too precious about your work because editors will make changes to it. A magazine is complicated and each part has to work with the other parts, so trust them, and accept that your masterpiece might look slightly different in print!
Professional Writing Advice: Eden Cox
Posted: April 30, 2012 Filed under: Industry Professionals | Tags: Australian Resources and Investment, Clubs and Pubs Manager, Communications, Eden Cox, Editor, Executive Media, Journalism, Journalist, Magazines, Media, Melbourne University, Mothers Matter Leave a comment »I wouldn’t have found my internship at Milk PR without Eden. She referred me on to Milk after seeing an ad on facebook for an intern vacancy. I’m returning the favour and offering some amazing insight for aspiring writers and magazine editors. Eden was ‘thrown in the deep end’ when she landed a promotion as Editor of two magazines at Executive Media. Although Eden didn’t do an internship while at university, she worked hard at Executive Media for three years before landing her job as Editor.
The Basics Eden Cox, 26, Editor at Executive Media. I am currently the editor of two magazines at Executive Media: Australian Resources and Investment (a quarterly journal for mining and investment professionals), and Clubs and Pubs Manager (a brand new quarterly magazine for hospitality venue managers).
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Creative Writing and History), Postgraduate Diploma of Editing and Communications, Melbourne University.
Dream Job? I very much enjoy being a magazine editor, but, as is the case for most people, my dream job is not the one I have! Someday I would love to be able to support myself as a freelance children’s book illustrator. That’s a long way off, but it’s nice to have goals.
What do you do on a daily basis?
That’s a very big question for me! Working at a relatively small, independent publishing company, I’m involved in almost every aspect of magazine production. My tasks include writing, proofreading, researching, editing, deciding on topics to be covered in each edition, assigning articles to contributors, assisting the advertising department with sales concepts, liaising with printers and giving the final sign-off before press, marketing and distribution, writing media kits, and image-sourcing and other aesthetic considerations.
I also attend the launch of each edition of Australian Resources and Investment, where I meet with readers and potential contributors, which is a definite perk, as I’m treated to a wonderful three-course lunch at the Melbourne Town Hall on a regular basis!
Along with managing two of my own publications from start to finish, I also assist our other in-house editor, Gemma Peckham, with the production of her publications. We work as a team, checking each other’s work and ensuring any advertising is up to scratch. When I have time, I write travel articles for publication in another of the company’s magazines, Caravanning Australia. This sometimes involves working outside of business hours, but I like to keep up my writing skills and grow my portfolio of published work.
What kind of work experience have you had?
At the age of 26, I have already had a pretty varied working life, I think.
When I was 20 and studying arts at uni, I landed a casual job that I loved. My employer was an author writing a novel for teenagers, and he needed a young person’s advice on plot development, characterisation and dialogue. Each week he’d send me a chapter to read and edit, which taught me a lot about writing and how to change someone else’s work without offending them – a fine art indeed! It set me on my path to editing and when he finished his book, I immediately started applying for part-time entry level jobs in publishing.
It was about four months before I was successful (a stressful time, as I wasn’t sure how to deal with being unemployed!), landing a job as a part-time proofreader and office assistant at Executive Media. Over about three years, I waded through the mind-numbing task of proofreading ads and reception duties, and moved on to checking editorial, writing feature articles, and assisting with page layouts. Eventually an opportunity came up for a change when one of the editors went on maternity leave and I was given temporary control of her publication, Mothers Matter, a free lifestyle newspaper for parents.
This proved a great opportunity to discover what being an editor is all about; being a low-revenue, mass market publication, it wasn’t the end of the world when I made a mistake – and making mistakes really is the best way to learn!
I was completing my Postgraduate Diploma of Editing and Communications at this stage, learning the nitty gritty of grammar and structure that most people don’t even notice. After I had graduated, another great opportunity arose; Executive Media’s head editor resigned and I was thrown in the deep end! After a very brief hand-over I was given Australian Resources and Investment to manage, with lots of support and assistance from my managers and co-workers.
Every two months, after working so hard on every stage of the magazine, I still get butterflies and cold sweats when the latest edition is delivered straight off the press, expecting to see a big fat spelling mistake or formatting issue! Mostly that’s just paranoia, luckily!
What advice can you offer to publishing industry hopefuls…
Get your foot in the door whichever way you can. You might start at the very bottom of the ladder, like I did, or do work experience or an internship. It’s a competitive industry, so don’t expect to be climbing that ladder fast – it’s more like climbing a rope than a ladder! I was a proofreader/coffee fetcher/photocopier/general help girl for three years at the same company before I made it up the next rung, but it was worth it.
Once you’re in, work hard; show your employer that you love the work and are willing to put effort in. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice or assistance; the best workplaces are team-oriented, and your willingness to get it right will be appreciated. Importantly, never say no to an opportunity. Even if you don’t think you’re good enough, give it a go and you’re likely to discover that you’re more capable than you thought!
Look out for Eden’s Professional Writing Advice on My Interning Life tomorrow.
Successful Intern: Ryan Dunn
Posted: April 22, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Communications, Hunter Valley, Interns, La Trobe University, LinkedIn, Media, Phuket LIVE Radio, Power FM, Radio, Ryan Dunn, Ryan Jon, Ryan Jon Dunn, Social Media, SYN FM, Twitter, Young Buck Ryan Leave a comment »
Ryan Jon Dunn, 24 years old. I have an honours degree in finance from Swinburne finished in 2010. I completed three journalism subjects at La Trobe so I could qualify to play in the Australian University Games with a friend who already went there. I was either going to do Maths or Media, I choose media. We won La Trobe’s first ever Beach Volleyball gold medal, then played in the World University Games in Serbia. I enjoyed the media subjects, and ended up being part of Latrobe’s upstart Magazine editorial team.
What is your job title and what you currently do at your job on a day to day basis?
I now work at Power FM in the Hunter Valley, I’ll be presenting the daily breakfast show and working with the content director to manage promotions and client integration.
However I was living in Phuket, Thailand working for Phuket LIVE radio. I produced a presented the daily four hour breakfast show which involves researching and preparing news, talk and entertainment segments. I was also the content manager, meaning I developed client based segments and competitions, and assisted other announcers preparing their shows.
Where you have interned and what you did to apply for your current job – how did interning help you stand out?
I enjoyed making media content so I tried to combine my interests and education in finance and interned with SmartCompany.com.au, which is news for small to medium business owners.
I also did work experience with TRFM, a top 40 radio station in Gippsland. I worked with CPR communications, a Corporate Communications consultancy. I also spent sometime with Glen Ridge’s show on MTR, for five days I was ‘Young Buck Ryan’ on the Matt and Jo Show on Fox FM and helped out back stage at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in addition to my work at SYN FM and Nova.
All of the things above, I had never done before. I’d never done anything on Commerical Radio before the Matt and Jo Show. I’d never presented my own shift on commercial radio before TRFM, I’d never written a hard news story before SmartCompany, I’d never worked on a live show before the Kids Choice Awards and never even thought about corporate communications before CPR.
In terms of ‘standing out’ as much as it looks good on your resume, it’s more about the skills you not only have, but that you can prove you have. It’s one thing to say, ‘yeah I can write hard news for online’ but the ability to put a hyperlink in a resume of a story you wrote for a reputable publisher is a lot better. In terms of radio, I always took the audio with me to put in a demo if need be.
Also, set a time on your last day to sit down with your boss and ask for feedback. If your ego can handle the criticism, it will be highly valuable exercise to a, learn where to get better and improve and b, it shows (a potential future employer) that you’re wanting to improve and willing to learn.
How important is it to network, have an online profile or twitter account? Is it about who you know or what you know?
I have scored jobs through twitter, acquired interviews with big names simply by asking them via twitter and increase the audience of work I have done by sharing it with those online.
My latest job with Hunter Valley had as much to do with twitter as it did as my radio work. In fact, I have no doubt without a, my twitter presence or b, the contacts I know via twitter, I would 100 per cent have not got this new job.
‘Marketing’ can be a frowned upon work in journalism, but if your writing for an online publication, if you have to share your work with as many as you can.
Without twitter or facebook, this is very difficult.In terms of online profiles, LinkedIn is a great platform. It’s not properly understood nor fully utilised in Australia…yet. But it will be and when it does, it’s the early adopters that will benefit the most.
How many interns do you employ and what do they help you with?
At Phuket LIVE Radio we had local Thai interns. Most were graphic design interns who made images for our website, facebook and twitter pages. One journalism intern we had helped behind the scenes and also did small things on air, like the read the weather and contribute to segments and Voiceovers.
Ryan shares his advice
I often send people a job advert and they say, I don’t have skills or experience for that. Let the employer tell you what you can’t do, rather than yourself. If your not qualified they won’t hire you and you move on. I can honestly say I have applied for and not got about 1,000 jobs.But I didn’t think I had the skills for my job in Phuket, but I applied, and I got hired. I then spent my mornings doing breakfast radio and afternoons on different beaches in Phuket. Worked ok for me I guess. After six months, I learnt those skills I thought I lacked which allowed me to move into breakfast/promotions in the Hunter Valley.I think I’m slightly under qualified for this new job… I think you can see the point I’m making here.In terms of interning, don’t have the mentality of ‘I don’t have the skills for that’ but rather, ‘that would be a great place to learn those skills’.
My Interning Life: Aubrey Hamlett
Posted: April 16, 2012 Filed under: Aubrey, Intern Profiles | Tags: ACP, Aubrey Hamlett, aubreyoutofthebox, Beauty, Carrie Bradshaw, Cosmo, Cosmopolitan, Interns, Internship, Journalism, Journalist, Magazines, Media, Mia Freedman, Nick Phipps, PR, Public Relations, Zoe Foster Leave a comment »I wrote this post last year on my personal blog, Aubrey Out Of The Box. Today I will embark on a week’s work experience with my favourite magazine, Cosmopolitan. I am now 23, still have every issue I’ve ever bought and am excited about the week ahead. As you will read below, I have been passionate about Cosmo for years. It was always my dream to work in magazines.
In the past year and a half or so, I’ve lost sight of that dream. I focussed on my journalism subjects at university and became more interested in sports like AFL and Rugby.
I also fell into the world of PR and am heading down a path which I now feel I am being pushed down. PR was something I was always intrigued by, but sometimes I feel as though I am living someone else’s dream. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy PR but I’m not entirely sure whether I want a career in it.
If this blog has taught me anything it is to try different fields in media and see if you really enjoy it and want to pursue it.
This week I have decided is the make or break. If I enjoy the magazine world I will pursue it further when I’m back in Melbourne. I realize how lucky I am to have had a range of intern experiences in PR, Sports and now at Cosmopolitan. I need to get back on track and think about what I really want and not what someone else wants me to do.
I recently read the story behind one of my favourite songs, ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by Bob Dylan and this quote resonated with me in so many ways.
“Truly to know yourself and find fulfillment, you must face the world alone, mould your future and your philosophy from your own experiences, without relying on the comforts of favor or patronage; instead, one has to push off the shore, head out into uncharted waters with “no direction home.”” – Andy Grill ‘Bob Dylan: The Stories Behind the Songs 1962-1969.’
So here is an insight in to my personal life and views about a magazine that I have loved for so long. Keep an eye on my twitter and facebook accounts for regular updates during the week.
Wish me luck xo
BY AUBREY HAMLETT
July 21st 2011
Today I will dedicate my blog to a magazine who has been in my life for 7 years.
Magazine, no more like a friend.
I have religiously bought Cosmopolitan magazine at the start of every month for the past 7 years. I have never had a subscription, but I get a kick out of remembering it’s the start of the month and making my way to my local super market to purchase the new issue.
I have kept every issue and just the other week my mother suggested I throw them out. I replied with a stern “no.” I should have told her that what she spoke of was blasphemy.
Yes girls and boys, I was reading Cosmo when Mia Freedman was editor.
I bought my first issue of Cosmo in September 2004. My sister told me to do it. I remember hesitating but bought it anyway and my Mum was with my Dad in the UK so what my sister says, goes. The ‘oral sex’ headline gained a mass amount of media scrutiny and was subsequently covered up with a sticker while on sale for the rest of the month.
While reading Cosmo I also fell in love with Zoe Foster’s beauty column. Although I will admit that I am not as into beauty as some people (eg. Zoe) I really enjoyed reading about when she cut her hair to a shoulder length bob and then when she got hair extensions. Zoe left Cosmo for a couple of years (I was devastated) but sometimes a girl can’t resist and she has returned as Cosmo’s own Carrie Bradshaw dishing up relationship advice each month. Zoe’s column is always helpful and entertaining.
I don’t know what it is that makes me excited about Cosmo. Some issues are great, hit the mark and satisfy my every need. With articles on celebrities, relationships for the single girls, career and topless men is always a bonus. Some issues are just a bit…blah or contain too much couplely stuff (sorry loved up couple girls). edit – how funny, I am now one of those loved up couple girls!
My only complaint is when Cosmo does a ‘footy’ spread, there are never enough AFL players. I’d love a photo shoot with just AFL players. I recently tweeted acting editor, Jessica Parry asking for a feature on Rugby. I turns out that they already had a photoshoot in the works and I might get to see my favourite Rebels player, Nick Phipps in the mag. Ah dreamy. edit – Nick Phipps was in Cosmo with his shirt off. His picture is now on my wall. Ah, dreamy.
Seven years on I can’t imagine not buying Cosmo every month. I wonder if there is an age when I can’t buy it?35? 40? 64? 92?
Maybe if I feel I’m too old, I can always steal my daughter’s copy.
