{"id":137793,"date":"2022-01-17T10:56:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T09:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/?p=137793"},"modified":"2022-01-17T11:00:14","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T10:00:14","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-pr-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-pr-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the most out of your PR internship"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a guest post from Miriam Chumbley, account executive at Red Setter<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

When I first joined Red Setter this past summer, I knew that an internship was the perfect way to kick-start my career in the PR industry, learning on the job<\/a> from talented practitioners around me with years of experience under their belt. <\/strong><\/p>\n

With lockdowns and restrictions putting many opportunities at risk, securing a placement during a pandemic was a triumph in itself \u2013 so I\u2019m doubly proud to have turned my internship into a full time, junior account executive role (and promoted to AE in the last week!).<\/p>\n

While the learning is always ongoing for me, here are some ways to help you make the most out of an internship in PR.<\/p>\n

Get stuck in<\/span><\/strong>
\nStarting at Red Setter in the summer of 2021, I was lucky to get to be physically in the office and to dive into live client projects from day one. From the get-go, my day-to-day involved direct facetime with clients, building relationships with key journalists and brainstorming with my team to arrive at the best ideas. My eyes were opened to a whole new world of agency PR, and I realised my ability to adapt to different tasks working across several projects at a time.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s simple, but the bottom line is to get as much experience as possible \u2013 seize every opportunity to contribute, and you\u2019ll get as much out of it as you put in.<\/p>\n

Use your voice<\/span><\/strong>
\nFor a career in PR, communication is key \u2013 and this goes hand in hand with confidence. I learned early on that sharing my unique point of view as a newcomer could help my team test ideas. Don\u2019t be afraid to speak up, share your opinions and challenge ways of doing things \u2013 your perspective will always be appreciated.<\/p>\n

PR is also a people business: the relationships you build with your clients and the media are important, and those with your team are vital, too. Ask away and get to know their passions as much as possible \u2013 you\u2019ll collaborate better, learn better and ultimately help to make sure you\u2019re enjoying the work you\u2019re doing!<\/p>\n

Be honest<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhile sharing your point of view is key, what\u2019s equally important is being totally honest with yourself and your colleagues about where your blind spots are, and what you know you need and want to learn. Always ask people for help when you need it.<\/p>\n

In an industry as rapid and reactive as PR, your team are there to share their expertise and guide you. We have a \u2018no stupid questions\u2019 rule across the company where I\u2019m never scared to ask about something at the risk of feeling penalised for not knowing the answer.<\/p>\n

Feed your passion<\/span><\/strong>
\nI studied modules in Graphic Design and Public Relations at university, so I really hit the jackpot with an internship at Red Setter \u2013 a PR agency for world-leading design studios.<\/p>\n

Having a genuine passion for design was a crucial part of my interest and success in my role, and I think the same applies for any industry you want to be in. Find that thing that you find yourself doing outside of work, then channel that into your day-to-day to enrich your process and improve your output.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be scared of socials<\/span><\/strong>
\nLinkedIn can be an intimidating place, a constant stream of everyone else\u2019s success. For employers, it\u2019s a fundamental way to find out about who you are. So just as it plays an important role in getting you the internship in the first place, LinkedIn is also a huge resource for once you\u2019re in it. Build your profile and keep active!<\/p>\n

Apart from the obvious of monitoring your client\u2019s social pages, it\u2019s an important tool to connect with key journalists, industry figures and follow key publications and hashtags as a quick and easy way to keep up-to-date with the latest news.<\/p>\n

Make time for you<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s easy to get swept up in the momentum of PR and start to blur the boundaries of work-life balance when you\u2019re trying to prove your worth in a new role. Taking care of you is crucial for your wellbeing and will help you be better at work as a result. Find your go-to for completely switching off and re-energising for the next day or week ahead. For me, that\u2019s yoga class at home with Adriene<\/a> or BODYCOMBAT at my local fitness studio. Getting moving is a great way to let off steam when your day hasn\u2019t gone quite right, and there\u2019s nothing like a downward dog to get the creative juices flowing or throwing some boxing punches to release built-up tension from a busy day!<\/p>\n

Believe in your team \u2013 and yourself<\/span><\/strong>
\nHeading into the world of work isn\u2019t going to be perfect, there\u2019s always going to be the pressure and nerves that come with this big step. Hopefully these tips will make the step a little easier, and remind you that you aren\u2019t alone, so you can focus on doing your best. Relish in the creative energy of those around you and above all believe in yourself \u2013 you never know where an internship could lead you.<\/p>\n

For more insight into the day-to-day of a career in PR, read this guest post from Prezzybox Alex Spencer<\/a>, who offers a whole week’s-worth of wisdom.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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