Nature of Business
Publishing Company
Number of employees: 20
Background
• Company started in 1988
• Lincolnshire life was the core product
• In 1992 KM Media and Marketing was added to the company so there are now two very distinct halves to the company.
• KM Media is a contract publishing organisation which deals with publishing from concept, editorial, layout and photography to distribution e.g. they produce a local paper for Rotherham.
• The company has grown significantly over the years and is still in the processes of development and growth
• Turnover is £1.4 million
• Lincolnshire life was the core product
• In 1992 KM Media and Marketing was added to the company so there are now two very distinct halves to the company.
• KM Media is a contract publishing organisation which deals with publishing from concept, editorial, layout and photography to distribution e.g. they produce a local paper for Rotherham.
• The company has grown significantly over the years and is still in the processes of development and growth
• Turnover is £1.4 million
Benefits of Working for the Company
• Life cover
• Pension Scheme
• Reasonable Pay
• Thorough Knowledge and background in the industry
• Team Leaders for each section – all staff have elements of responsibility
• People have excellent opportunities to develop
• Employees get the opportunity to see every aspect of the business
• Pension Scheme
• Reasonable Pay
• Thorough Knowledge and background in the industry
• Team Leaders for each section – all staff have elements of responsibility
• People have excellent opportunities to develop
• Employees get the opportunity to see every aspect of the business
Employment Opportunities/Roles within the Company
• Graphic Design
• Sales and Marketing
• Journalism
• Accountants (ATT)
• Administration
Graduate Opportunities
• Graphic Design (the company already employs one University of Lincoln graduate)
• Marketing/ Sales
• Journalism
• Marketing/ Sales
• Journalism
Voluntary/Work Experience Opportunities
The company would consider offering placements to students/ graduates that showed an interest in them. They may even have some project work that they could allocate to such an enquiry.
Experience and Perception of Graduates
• There is a huge chasm between leaving the academic environment and entering the commercial environment. There is a huge learning curve and reality check for most graduates.
• Graduates can sometimes be a little too expectant.
• Interview skills of graduates have improved a lot as has written presentation. Core skills like English and grammar are vital in this industry.
• To get work in this industry, students should look at developing and building a portfolio of their work.
• Graduates can sometimes be a little too expectant.
• Interview skills of graduates have improved a lot as has written presentation. Core skills like English and grammar are vital in this industry.
• To get work in this industry, students should look at developing and building a portfolio of their work.
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