Jks Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Just testing the water really and wondering whether those who have businessess in France or are planning to set ones up would ever consider the "benefits" of employing an english speaking press/public relations officer/ journalist? Recognise there may be advantages, but also wonder what the general view is towards employing someone who is "qualified" for the above - is it an advantage or would it be regarded as an "additional extra"!? Having worked as both a journalist and press officer, I would value all opinions - however negative! CheersJKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Korrigan Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 That sounds like the least transferable skill I have ever heard of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jks Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Surely not, I'm sure there are worst things that you could be stuck with. Aren't there?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 [quote user="Jks"]there are worst things that you could be stuck with. Aren't there?!!![/quote]Indeed, there are English-speaking journalists who can't tell their comparatives from their superlatives! [;)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jks Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 I guess I'll have to get out of the journalistic habit of drinking too much red wine before writing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 There may be opportunities for a bi-lingual PR person - I could do with one! But, what value is PR in a foreign language?For some unknown reason I know 2 French PR people - both bi-lingual, both unemployed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig McGinty Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 HiI helped a few rural businesses in France with PR/sales advice and whilst it all went smoothly, there really wasn't enough to do.If you are looking to set up in France I'd look at starting your own blog-style website and write about the area, interview people and offer advice and tips on life in France - then run/sell advertising around it.Looking to pitch story ideas to magazines etc. is very tough as most editors seem to already know someone who has headed out.If you want to discuss further just fire away.RegardsCraig______________________http://www.thisfrenchlife.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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