From women's mags to wellies

For the past 2 weeks I've been working as the Cosmo On Campus campaign manager for Salford University. My job was to create a buzz around campus about the latest issue and hand out free copies.

I had 30 bundles stacked up in my living room! It was rather daunting but the pile certainly went down fast. Getting out there and visiting each building on campus was a surprisingly enjoyable task. I was surprised at how many people stopped to chat instead of just walking off with their free mag. This was a great experience as not only did I soak up a lot of market information, I also got to grips with the more official side by contacting student accommodations and officials to get permission to distribute and spread the word.

The following week, after I had finished the Cosmo campaign, a contact of mine offered me a new work placement opportunity! It's in the very early stages at the moment so I can't say too much about what I'll be getting up to, but I'll be working with The Wildlife Trust. The placement will give me an insight into PR and help me add to my growing writing portfolio.

I appreciate any opportunities that come my way and I'm determined to perform to the best of my ability. I'll be blogging updates, but for more up to date info you can always check out my social networking accounts.

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A little bit of everything

This week I started as the Cosmo On Campus campaign manager for Salford. It's a great honour to represent such a respectable magazine, especially considering I've been a long-term reader! I'm really going all in on this project. Despite the recent weather conditions, I'm not put off about the idea of hand to hand distribution. It's going to be really nice getting out on campus and having the opportunity to have a natter with fellow students!

I've also got some good news regarding Allié! We've had a huge increase in traffic to the website and have smashed our monthly target. I've very proud of all the writers and the effort they've put in! Admittedly I've become rather obsessed with Google Analytics Real Time.

University is also keeping me busy. Anyone who follows me on twitter will know that for my last Print Journalism project I chose to write a news feature on the sex industry in my home town. This was a huge task. Despite the risqué subject, I found many interviewees were willing to talk about their career choices. Whilst I had a great response from the workers, I struggled getting comment from official bodies. I had been very worried about how this let my piece down. However, I got my grades back yesterday and can proudly say I finished the module on a 2:1 grade!

Professional development

Since 2009 I've been regularly blogging the perils of fashion and beauty. However fond of the 'blogosphere' I may be, there comes a time when we all have to move on.

This blog will now become an online portfolio and diary of my professional experiences. This will include day to day life at Media City, work experience and side projects.

Currently, I am working on a campaign for Cosmopolitan Magazine with Campus Industries. As campaign manager, I am to publicise 'Cosmo On Campus' and distribute copies of their new streamlined version for students. It is an opportunity I greatly appreciate and I look forward to working with such a respectable brand.

As far as side projects, I have decided to focus my efforts into Allié Magazine. A new online magazine aimed at women 18-25. What I would usually post on here or Bon Vivant Clique, will now be submitted to Allié so that I can build my C.V whilst working on my own project.

I will be continuing with my University studies. This semester my modules include Feature Writing, Online Journalism and War Reporting. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my radio module last semester, I don't think broadcast journalism is for me and as such I intend to focus on written word media.