Throughout both my undergraduate and postgraduate studies, I focused on how traditional and popular spaces, such as film, television and social media influenced public opinion and I was keen to explore this area further.

I applied to join Blakeney as an intern and from the outset was met by a warm and welcoming team. With one-to-one meetings with every member of staff, from Account Executives to the CEO, there was a refreshing willingness from them to openly share their knowledge and ideas, and I immediately felt like an important part of the team. I was exposed to a wide range of clients and experienced a variety of tasks, from daily media monitoring to site visits. Any queries I had were met with enthusiasm, and no question was made to seem too trivial. Blakeney cultivates a hardworking, fast-paced culture, but despite just starting in my career, I was instantly made to feel that my work was of value and that my contributions were recognised.

Towards the end of my three-month internship, I had truly begun to feel part of the team. I was therefore delighted to be offered a permanent position in the team as an Account Executive. The transition has been extremely smooth and the knowledge that I gained during my internship has proved invaluable.

Blakeney is a rapidly growing company, with an expanding client list. As a result, it offers plenty of opportunities to develop, but it also offers the chance to be part of a friendly, positive, and dynamic team. I’m excited to be a part of it.

A huge congratulations to Fran who has been promoted to an Account Executive. Fran joined Blakeney in October as an Intern and we are thrilled she will be joining our team permanently. pic.twitter.com/2xZmHyWsAP

— Blakeney (@BlakeneyGroup) January 18, 2022