SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
SEPTEMBER 2017 - OCTOBER 2017
I volunteer for Southampton's literary festival SO: To Speak as a social media assistant. I am responsible for running the social media campaign for this year's festival, which includes creating content and updating social media, managing event pages and assisting the event leader.
PRESS & PR INTERN
NOVEMBER 2015 - MARCH 2017
I spent two years as a Press & PR Intern for Eastleigh Borough Council's Culture Team. My responsibilities were varied, from writing and co-ordinating news releases to running and managing social media platforms. I used a variety of digital media tools as part of my role to create and diversify content for our websites, including audio, video, photography and social media. I gained experience in Event Organisation as I played a major role in the organisation of Road To Agincourt's Medieval Festival.
COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICE
SEPTEMBER 2013 - NOVEMBER 2015
My role in the Communications Team at Winchester City Council was very varied. I supported in an admin role for the Print and Design section as well as assisting the E-Communications team in running the social media and website. As an apprentice I had the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of projects across the Council, from filming work for Economy & Arts, Market Research for Winchester's Guildhall and assisting in the rebrand and the event of internal Staff Awards. During the Apprentice Brathay Challenge 2016 I was appointed Communications Leader, during which time I ran social media outlets for the team and co-ordinated press releases.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
MY EXPERIENCE