Work placement presentationKarishma Patel

Roles & responsibilities

• Extensive research tasks• Conducting and transcribing interviews • Subbing copy • Pitching ideas for web stories• Writing pieces for print and web• Assisted on photo-shoots

How did it link to prior experience?

• Producing/working on a men’s magazine • Familiar style of writing• Editorial internship vs. fashion/beauty internship

Journalism skills developed:• Time management• Interview technique• Adapted writing style

No new skills?]

What I did well:

• Professional and hardworking• Adapted to style/tone of publication • Inquisitive and asked questions

What I would have done differently:• Stop second guessing myself • Show more personality • Worked harder outside of office hours

What I learnt:

• To have confidence in my abilities and to take pride in my work

• To control my emotions/anxiety in high pressure situations

• Most productive when working individually

Questions?