Had a voice recording of the interview but could not add it.
- What is your profession(s)?He is public relations and marketing manager for ISC global who supply kit and sporting apparel to some of the biggest clubs in the world. Also managing director of Mirfield Stags rugby club.
- What does your job involve?Day job as PR and manager means he is responsible for all marketing and public relations. Creating strategies and sales leads. For the Rugby club he is responsible for the day to day running of the club. Making sure they meet all requirements. Team leading. Ensuring the club is financially stable.
- What skills are required to do your job?
- Interest in social aspect of work. Social networking is key in this industry. You need to know everything that is trending at the moment. Aware of seasonal things. Constantly one step ahead
- Does your company hire photographers?
- He is responsible for hiring them if they did. There isn't a need at the moment for a photographer but they usually get a freelance photographer. This is better for budgeting. For the Rugby club they have people at every game and sometimes they pay them but other times they volunteer. He usually looks at portfolios.
- Do you use Photoshop in your work?
- photo shop is an essential part of his work. He uses mainly layering, masking, cropping.
- Do you work to deadlines? Can you describe one time where you felt under pressure delivering to a deadline?always works to deadlines in both his jobs and previous jobs.
- What are your top tips for starting a business?
- sound business plan. Financially stable. Have Capital. Know your market and audience.
- Are there stages in succeeding as a business?Yes. Rugby club has a 5 year plan. targets to hit. your successful when you have profited in your first year. Base your success on growth. Strongest businesses are on social media.
- Is branding important?
- Branding is the most important thing. You need to have it perfect. you'll fail without it.
- What makes a good brand? Consistency. Strong.
- Do you believe working in media is a sustainable future?
- depends on the media. He worked in journalism before and he doesn't believe that will last in the future. The printed form anyway.
- Thinking about photographers you know, do you think it is important for a photographer to be flexible in their work? i.e. photograph different subject areas/expand into different roles?
- yes. The financially poorest photographers stick to one role. easier to hire with more skills.
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