Is this the best internship in the world? We talk the man behind 2017’s most epic prize

  Royal Caribbean is hiring an intern to travel the world by luxury cruise and take photos for Instagram. Just take a moment for that to sink in. Royal Caribbean UK & Ireland will be hiring one budding snapper this summer for its new “intern-ship” program. Not only will the winner get the chance to… Continue reading Is this the best internship in the world? We talk the man behind 2017’s most epic prize

We speak to Amanda Davies from Honey Pop Kisses

Scottish blogging sensation Amanda has had her successful (and seriously stylish blog) Honey Pop Kisses for almost five years now. She’s also a firm fixture at Fashion Week, editor of online magazine fashionfixdaily.com and has just launched her own subscription box, designed to celebrate and supply indie brands and vegan beauty right to your door step.… Continue reading We speak to Amanda Davies from Honey Pop Kisses

Can I make a career out of working with animals?

ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT Care assistants are responsible for looking after a range of different animals in kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries. Duties include preparing food, grooming and exercising animals, cleaning out kennels and pens and looking after animals that are unwell or distressed. This can be dirty, hard work, but also hugely rewarding – where else do you get paid to play with puppies? You… Continue reading Can I make a career out of working with animals?

How I became a sports reporter: Kieran Canning, AFP

Kieran Canning, originally from Airdrie, is living the DREAM. Based in Madrid, he’s the Spanish sports correspondent for AFP (Agence France-Presse), a major French news agency. His day is consumed by sport – mostly football – and he’s covered some of the biggest events the sporting calendar has to offer. He’s currently in Rio chasing… Continue reading How I became a sports reporter: Kieran Canning, AFP

How I became a vintage make-up artist: Fiona Poliri, Bygone Bombshell

Fiona Poliri, 31, spends her days powdering noses and perfecting vintage waves. Working as a hair stylist and make-up artist for Bygone Bombshell Beauty Parlour, Fiona transports her clients’ style to a different era in time. We caught up with her to ask how she turned her love of make-up and vintage fashion into a career.… Continue reading How I became a vintage make-up artist: Fiona Poliri, Bygone Bombshell

How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove

Stephen Crawford, chef at Black Dove.

At just 23, Stephen Crawford is the Head Chef at critically acclaimed, high-end restaurant Black Dove. So how exactly did Stephen land such a great job at such a young age? Hard work, long hours and a love of fantastic food. We asked Stephen for his tips on training and his insider knowledge of life… Continue reading How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove

Media careers: The producer and presenter

Rachael Fulton is a producer and presenter at STV Glasgow. She produces Jak and Edie’s Scottish Kitchen, presents See What You Missed and also works researcher and assistant producer on the channels’ Riverside Show. You sound really busy! What does your job involve? Jak and Eddie is a half-hour cookery programme filmed as-live in the STV… Continue reading Media careers: The producer and presenter

Media careers: The editorial assistant

Laura Donaldson, originally from Edinburgh, graduated from Caledonian University over the summer, and now works in London as an editorial assistant at heat magazine. What does your job involve day to day? Completing administration tasks such as answering the phones, handing out the post, and booking transport for colleagues, transcribing interviews for the team and… Continue reading Media careers: The editorial assistant

Media careers: The Magazine Editor

Lindsay Cochrane, 28 from Airdrie, is the editor of Source Magazine (that’s right – the mag!), and its sister publications Enable and Teachers’ Resource. She’s worked in journalism for over 10 years – here’s what she’s done along the way. Why did you want to become an editor? I’ve always loved writing, I’ve always been… Continue reading Media careers: The Magazine Editor