Communications Consultant

1. Name
   Liane Briner
   
   
   
2. Age
   28
   
   
   
3. Job Title
   Communications Consultant
   
   
   
4. Job Description
   Managing the external and internal communications requirements of a division within a large multinational company.
   
   
   
5. Hours (per week)
   Hours are variable and tend to be quite long around media events, exhibitions and launches. Thank goodness for Beroccas!
   
   
   
6. What was your first job?
   My first job was as a Medical receptionist.
   
   
   
7. What inspired you to choose the particular career you're working in now?
   I enjoy the creativity of public relations and the challenge of working within the IT industry - I'm constantly learning about evolving technology.
   
   
   
8. What qualifications are needed to work in this field?
   Patience, excellent organisational skills, a thick skin and determination.
   Public Relations degrees - either undergraduate or post-graduate - are the best way to break into the industry.
   
   
   
9. What are the best aspects about your job?
   A Siemens phone and the sheer scope of my job. I coordinate media relations, events, marketing material and internal communications.
   
   
   
10. What are the worst aspects?
    Internal restructures.
    
    
    
11. How many years' experience do you have in this field?
    6 years.
    
    
    
12. Are there many employment opportunities?
    Public relations is a highly competitive industry. It's important to differentiate yourself from others when applying for a job - this could relate to experience, personality or qualifications.
    
    
    
13. Other related careers
    Marketing and Journalism.