ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A JOURNALIST AND COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE...

Some of the roles of a Journalist Manager and Communications Executive embark the following:

• Research and analysis including articles and other universities.

• Establishing, communicating with, and maintaining contacts

• Interviewing sources

• Creating relevant and cohesive content

• Writing, editing, and proofreading.

• Attending locations

• Liaising with the team, CEO, and other groups

WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS ROLE?

Personally, I believe my legacy is important and I want to make a lasting impression when it comes to graduating. I want to be acknowledged as the person who was willing to take risks, who made the most of her opportunities on the course and tried exceedingly hard in every aspect she was proposed with. Dedicating myself the role of Journalist Manager and Communications Executive allowed me to have a balance of building on my strengths, yet conquering my weaknesses.

As aforementioned, Journalism and copywriting are areas I wished to explore upon coming into university and I still believe it is a sector I want to commit to when graduating. By designating myself this role, I can enhance my knowledge and ability in this area so I can showcase it to industry optimistically.

Nonetheless, I believe there are areas within this role that will challenge me personally. Confidence and anxiety are something I have struggled with from a young age, and I’d much rather be in a room by myself than a room full of people! One of my main goals for this module is to lead the interview processes (this is expanded on in my KPIS’s section) an integral part which will be utilised within many marketing materials, yet encompasses a lot of communication, leadership and conversational skills! My journey on FMC has pushed me to become a more outgoing individual and I really want to demonstrate this through my role. I have an uncanny passion for pressuring myself so it will build me into a stronger and skilled person, I feel this role incorporates a lot of work and time management to ensure everything is produced on schedule and will challenge me as a person- hopefully compensating in the end!