Intern Search
Posted: Wednesday 25 May, 2011
Pete Goold
Are you, or do you know, a potential PR, Search and/or Social Media superstar that has an appetite for shaping our rapidly changing industry?
If so, Punch is about to launch a search - through this site and social media channels - in the next week or so, to find one or more graduates and/or interns that are interested in joining the team, in either our Midlands or London office.
We think this is a pretty cool opportunity. Not only do we believe that Punch is unique in terms of offering these three services on a stand-alone and, more importantly, an integrated basis - but the industry seems to be growing in agreement about this a strong contender for the way forward. More and more chatter on the web and in social spaces is focusing on how the sector is evolving to accommodate all three components.
Consequently, you could argue that the perfect PR person has changed in recent years. A decade ago, the ideal PR would typically be an extrovert that is able to spot an opportunity and thereafter exert influence through force of persuasion - and perhaps personality. These days, those skills need to be complemented with an aptitude for numerical analysis and an objectivity that is able to read and respond to a situation with the most appropriate solution to a problem.
In short, we believe that the PR skill set has evolved - and we're hugely passionate about offering services such as 'social search' and 'PR-led SEO' alongside traditional activities, such as media relations.
Finally, we love passion, enthusiasm, creativity and energy - traits which are as relevant at a junior level as they are when coupled with many years of experience.
So, please watch this space for more information - or check out our current careers section for the time being (and perhaps send any thoughts you have to working@punchcomms.com). Also, keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
Oh and if you have found us via Twitter, we're not so self obsessed to recognise that sometimes it can't hurt to give an idea a little extra push - so please do follow the Punch twitter feed and RT this post before midnight on Friday 3rd June 2011, to be in with a chance to win a kindle (see Terms and Conditions).
