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What do you do?
I help to raise awareness of the NSPCC and what it does to as many people as possible. This is mainly through media relations, which involves building good relationships with print, broadcast and online journalists, answering their queries and finding interesting stories to give to them. It's my job to help maintain a high and positive profile of the NSPCC.
It's great to be part of a such a major cause. Everybody is working towards the same goal, which creates a sense of momentum and purpose. The Communications team is a friendly, lively place to work in, where everyone works hard but knows how to have fun too.
Why did you join the NSPCC?
I worked as a press officer for a national police organisation before coming to the NSPCC. I moved because I wanted to try working in a different environment. I had always been impressed by the NSPCC's high-profile media campaigns and thought it would be challenging and rewarding to be part of the team that produced them. I had no hesitation in applying for the job when the opportunity came up, and joined in March 2005.
What benefits are there?
Good holiday, training and development opportunities, flexible working, it's right in the middle of a very lively part of London and the work is challenging, varied, high profile and rewarding.
What do you find rewarding?
Most of all, making a difference. Telling children, young people and adults that the NSPCC is there for them to turn to. I've spoken to young people and adults who have been in traumatic situations but are now much happier because of the help and support they got from the NSPCC. Knowing that some people have turned to the NSPCC for help because of a newspaper article or TV news story that I was involved in is very rewarding.
What values are important for working with the NSPCC?
A sense of passion and determination to end child cruelty, enthusiasm, trust, respect and determination.
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