Beth’s Internship Experience at Hey Me
Posted by Amy Bell on 17 July 2024

Hi there, I’m Beth, a recent intern at Hey Me. I really wanted to share my experience because it’s super competitive in the creative field nowadays, and I really hope to inspire others to seek out opportunities that align with your values and professional goals. The right environment and support can make all the difference, and for me, Hey Me has been just that!

Ever since I was little, I’ve always been drawn to the arts. Creativity was my outlet and as I grew older, this passion evolved, leading me to pursue a digital marketing apprenticeship. Last year, I graduated with a Master’s in Graphic Design, focusing on using visual communication to raise mental health awareness. I now have over five years of experience in social media and digital marketing across various sectors, including charities, technology training providers, fitness studios, and more.

Despite my work experience, I was eager to delve deeper into the world of communications. This led me to the amazing opportunity of taking on an internship with Hey Me!

Building Skills and Gaining Hands-On Experience

At Hey Me, I have had the chance to work directly with several clients, which has significantly enhanced my multitasking abilities and my capacity to work under pressure. This hands-on experience has been invaluable, allowing me to apply and refine my skills in a real-world setting. One of the standout aspects of this internship has been the incredibly supportive and empowering small team of talented women!

Flexible Working and Work/Life Balance

The flexible working style at Hey Me is something that truly resonates with me. In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a work/life balance is crucial, not only for productivity but for mental health and wellbeing. This approach has allowed me to bring my best and most productive self to the internship, whilst still managing other commitments.

Personal and Professional Development

Another highlight of my internship has been the opportunity to participate in various workshops aimed at enhancing my communication skills, particularly in PR and SEO. These sessions have been invaluable, equipping me with the tools to excel in the communications field.

Looking Forward

As for next steps, I am excited that I will be continuing to work with Hey Me on a freelance basis as well as starting up my own design and marketing freelance business. This internship has not only developed my professional skill set but also affirmed my passion for communications. I am so grateful to the Hey Me team for this incredible experience!

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If you’d like to connect with me or learn more about my work, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn and/or Instagram. Thank you for taking the time to read about my journey with Hey Me!

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“Since day one, Amy herself has fit seamlessly into our team, understanding the message we want to convey and the audiences we want to reach. Her upfront audit was invaluable in helping us internally hone our common voice, which has demonstrated itself in the consistency of the content we put out as a brand and as individuals within the company. Behind the scenes, Amy has instinctively adopted our internal communication methods (Slack, SharePoint) and works closely with our in-house graphic design team to ensure our graphics and copy are in sync.” Lucy Prior MBE - previously from 3Squared 2021
“After meeting Amy a few years ago, I was able to provide her with an opportunity to manage the comms on a major alliance, alongside Marie from Doodle HR, which she flourished at. Amy helped me to implement a more structured approach, freeing up my time to work more closely with clients and create new content. Hey Me are easy to deal with and quick to provide valuable solutions; I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Amy and the team again” Karen Duncan - Lanehead Coniston
“Working with Hey Me is very straight forward - they take you through whatever process is needed, with clear instruction and good ideas. Since working with Hey Me, Zak Mobility now has a strong brand identity and purposeful website that is fit for purpose. I would recommend Hey Me to other companies, as they do a professional job with a friendly face.” Sam Pearce - CEO, Zak Mobility
“As a member of the RIA SME Leadership team, Amy ran a slimdown version of the Hey Me messaging workshops in 2023. The workshops helped the team to delve deeper into what the SME group stood for, what it meant to them as individuals and businesses and what they wanted to gain from communications. By holding up a mirror to those in the group and using a tiered approach, the group was able to find a common purpose and with Hey Me's help, a common language which best represented the aims of the leadership team and our RIA SME members. The fantastic results of this can be seen in action on our SME page of our website.” Isabella Lawson - Railway Industry Association

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