PUBLIC relations professional body CIPR Northern Ireland has created a new Student Ambassador role to support development of young communicators.
University of Ulster communications student Jill Cunningham will fill the post which aims to provide a unique insight into Northern Ireland’s PR sector.
Jill will represent the University of Ulster School of Communication student sector on the CIPR NI committee and raise the profile of matters facing young communicators.
Welcoming Jill into her new role, Gary McKeown, chairman, CIPR Northern Ireland committee, said: “We are pleased to work in partnership with the University of Ulster to deliver our Student Ambassador Initiative and nurture upcoming talent within the industry.
“It is important we engage directly with students and respond effectively to their needs in order to secure a bright future for the PR industry in Northern Ireland.
“This role will give Jill a valuable insight into PR in practice, enabling her to develop her skills and work closely with senior PR professionals. She will also work with fellow committee members on a range of events and support CIPR engagement with students and people who are thinking about a career in PR.
“The communications industry is highly competitive and we hope that our Student Ambassador Initiative will help boost participants’ employment prospects by the time they leave university.”
Jill Cunningham said: “This position will strengthen links between the University of Ulster and CIPR, providing a voice for upcoming communicators hoping to establish themselves in this competitive field.
“Throughout the year, I am looking forward to hands-on experience in busy PR work environments as well as putting forward my views on student needs and delivering communications activities and events that will benefit them.”
For further information on CIPR student membership visit www.cipr.co.uk/ni.