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Name Susie Henry Job title Consultant and Lecturer in MSc Creative Advertising
Company Edinburgh Napier University When did you start your job? I’ve been a consultant now for several years. I started as a guest lecturer in Creative Advertising at Edinburgh Napier in 2005, and have since gone on to work in my current role.
So what does your job actually involve? I started off my advertising career as a trainee art director, then switched to copywriting. In later years, I began to focus more on film. Script writing is a very precise discipline. Working as one half of a creative team, it begins with batting ideas around. When you have something you feel confident and excited about, you then have the task of making it work in 40 or 30 seconds. Working as a lecturer gives me a fresh perspective on the
creative process. My students come up with ideas for multi- channel platforms that were simply not on the radar 20 years ago. Best / Worst Aspects? Agency life has a seductive energy an about it. This can mean long hours that you don’t notice. There’s an optimism that’s contagious and terrific team spirit. When you win a pitch or an award, the whole place celebrates. At worst, when an agency has a bad run of form, everyone feels the pain.
Looking back, what advice would you give to a young Susie Henry at the start of her career? Remember that, as a female, you’ll be in the minority, even more so in the Creative Department. Don’t let that daunt you. You will have a different tilt on life. Use it. 80% of advertised products are bought by women. Your insight will be invaluable.
Join in with everything. Agencies are hard-working but
highly sociable places. Talk to everyone in every department. If you haven’t landed the job of your dreams yet, don’t give up. Confidence is everything. A number of agencies offer short- term placements and The Leith Agency has a new Hot Desk system that’s open to aspiring creatives, planners, account executives and TV producers. A fantastic idea. and finally . . . Tell us about Edinburgh Napier’s 2012 Degree Show The opening night of the School of Arts & Creative Industries Degree Show is on Thu 24 May. It’s the hot ticket, attracting interest from leading industry names from all over Scotland. The work being showcased includes design, photography, film, and of course the advertising talent of tomorrow. ■ Edinburgh Napier’s Degree Show will take place from Fri 25 May–Fri 1 Jun. edinburghnapierdegreeshow. com
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Editor Accounts Manager
The List is Scotland’s leading arts and entertainment publisher.
We now plan to appoint a new Editor for our leading magazine title, The List. We are looking for someone with ambition to develop the title. We seek someone with strong and bold ideas in tune with readers expectations for coverage of contemporary culture and the arts.
The Editor will have already shown editorial flair and expertise and the ability to inspire and manage a talented team of writers. Careful attention to detail and remaining calm and good-humoured under the pressure of tight deadlines will be required in this exciting and challenging role. A good grasp of how print and digital publishing processes work will be needed as The List continues to expand and develop in print and digital publishing. The Editor will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic publishing company and the potential to contribute to the development of the business overall.
Please apply by completing the form at www.list.co.uk/editor. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Deadline: 25 May 2012 and interviews shortly thereafter.
The List is an equal opportunities employer
The List is a media business focused on the arts and entertainment.
The List was founded to provide a guide to the cultural life of Edinburgh and Glasgow: it is now increasingly developing digital activities right across the UK. Working at the heart of The List’s operations, this position offers the chance to join an award-winning business. The company has the goal of becoming the leading UK provider of art and entertainment information and services. The List is looking for an individual with good accounting experience to join our management team, working directly for the Publisher.
The key responsibilities of this hands-on role will be:
• Running the day to day operations for sales, purchases, receipts and payments. • Developing reliable structures within the accounts department to help the company grow successfully. • Monitoring the company’s income and expenditure against targets and budgets, and preparing monthly management accounts.
You may not yet have experience of a digital media business but you will need to show an interest in the area and a sound commercial aptitude in addition to the core accounting skills required. Certainly you must approach challenges with enthusiasm, be able to learn fast and thrive in a vibrant workplace.
Essential qualities are attention to detail, reliability and time management. We are offering a salary based on experience. Please apply by completing our application form at list.co.uk/accounts-manager. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Deadline: 30 May 2012 and interviews shortly thereafter.
The List is an equal opportunities employer
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