Pictured: Lucy Bingham
For the second year running Lincolnshire-based PR agency
Shooting Star PR has taken on a student from the University of
Lincoln to be part of its Rising Star trainee scheme.
Lucy Bingham from Felixstowe, Suffolk is halfway through her
Journalism and Public Relations degree and is the second part-time
intern to be taken on by the company.
While studying for her A-Levels, Lucy undertook work experience
with the Corporate Affairs department at the Port of Felixstowe
which is where she first discovered her passion for PR.
The 19 year-old is also currently Lifestyle Editor for student
publication The Linc and part of the Marketing, Advertising and PR
society at the university. Lucy is also a member of a small student
PR agency set up by University of Lincoln lecturer Jane
Crofts.
Commenting on Lucy's internship, Jane said: "I am delighted that
Shooting Star PR has selected another Lincoln undergraduate as its
Rising Star and I wish Lucy well.
"Opportunities like this for work experience give our graduates
the edge in the employment market as demonstrated this year by a
higher proportion than ever securing PR jobs on graduation. It is
great that we can continue this partnership."
Lucy, who is working one day a week at Shooting Star PR while
completing her studies, said: "I'm so happy that I've got this
placement; it's a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable skills in
the industry.
"I feel completely focused on my future after university now and
look forward to spending the year with everyone at Shooting Star
PR.
"This is an opportunity for me to learn from professionals. I
know I can gain a lot from this experience and I think it's a good
link between the local business community and the university."
Kate Strawson, one of the Directors of Shooting Star PR, said:
"In 2010 we appointed our first ever Rising Star, Carly Smith, who
now works for an international PR and advertising agency.
"The scheme was such a success that we were keen to find our
next PR star of the future and Lucy fitted the bill perfectly.
She's keen, talented and has already achieved a lot in a short
space of time.
"We think she'll be a real asset to the business and hope she'll
develop skills during her time with us that will stand her in good
stead for a career in PR."