TWIN-ternship

Walking in on the first day of my 4-week long internship, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. Of course, I’ve seen Devil Wears Prada many times and used to follow MTV’s the Hills religiously, so how different could a Public Relations firm in Perth be?

Basically, not that different! Besides for the stereotyped preconception of an intern paper copying, filing, shredding, and lots and lots of coffee runs, being an intern definitely has its “Lauren Conrad” vibes.

Upon meeting my fellow intern Jess (who coincidentally looks like she could be my sister), we hit it off straight away. We were shown to our desks, told where the kitchen and bathroom was and basically dove head first into work. As daunting as it may seem to be handed a bunch of work and told to please complete by a certain time, I’ve always been the type of person to deliver under pressure. From media monitoring, product launches, and excel spread sheets, Monday at PPR was a good day.

The rest of the week was just as exciting! Never did I think I would be asked to help with a media drop!

Having the opportunity to work with one of the consultants who manages IGA, I was asked to deliver items to different Media Outlets on behalf of the launch of the new City Beach store. It was exciting to be able to firsthand experience different media outlets, where they are and what they look like. I drove all around Perth CBD delivering hampers of food to Seven West, WA Today and Perth Now. I really felt like I was experiencing a LC moment off the Hills. #ParisAnyone?

Although it’s only been a week since I started I feel like I am already part of the team. Week one has flown by and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the month has to hold for me.

Jodi xx

List of Media Outlets I had to deliver to.

Visit to WA Today, and entering the 6PR offices.

Being the hand model for the PPR Instagram, page after Bankwest dropped off treats!