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How did you get that job?
l‘lamo Gregor Urquhart
" Job Title Communications Director
Company Young Scot, the national youth information charity for Scotland
When (lid you start your job? I started at Young Scot as a writer for the website in September 2002. but have been in this position since December 2007.
So what does; your JOi) actually involve? l’m responsible for the external relations and communications of Young Scot services to our 360,000 members aged 1 1-26. This includes things like the Young Scot magazine. use of social networking sites, presence at events like T In The Park, as well as general PR, marketing and advertising.
Best / Worst Aspects? Every single member of staff is genuinely passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people in Scotland. so it‘s a really inspirational, innovative and supportive place to work. Plus one of my colleagues brought in homemade chocolate brownies in today. you cannae beat that. The worst aspect is that we are located at Haymarket. at the epicentre of the tram works. When the drilling starts my keyboard starts shuffling along my desk...
What did you do before you started this job? l was a reporter at a fish farming magazine. It was a bit bizarre to
be writing about fish farming but a great way to learn about communication. The way I see it, if you can write about something you know nothing about and don't really care about. then when it comes to working on something you actually are passionate about it's easy!
What's tll(: bout way to out a iol) likr- yours? I’m lucky in
that Young Scot is the sort of organisation that really nurtures staff. so I joined as a writer on the website and six years later I'm responsible for all communications. The best way to get a job like this is hard work. When we’re recmiting we‘re always looking for people with new creative ideas, so I'd advise people to think big and think different.
What arlvrcr- would you own to a young Cr'rroor at the start of his carom '2 I would first of all inform him that a ponytail REALLY does not suit him. I'd also tell him to look at the options available to him. especially at things like volunteering overseas. I wish I'd had sources of information like Young Scot too. Some young people don't realise that Young Scot works with older young people too, so you can still get a Young Scot NEC card and make use of our services right up to the age of 26.
What can Ll.‘.t roatlort. do to out IllVOlV‘Kl wrth Young
Scot? For a kick off, why not sign up to be our friend on Bebo. MySpace or Facebook? It‘s a good way in to find out about all the services on offer to them.
Contact: www.youngscot.org 0808 801 0338 - Free and confidential Young Scot InfoLine
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