The Comms Council launches Wellington extension of ‘First Five Rungs’ support group

March 8 2019, 1:16 pm | BY Lynchy | No Comments

51313218_1675786765854855_8394141103288221696_n.pngComms Council industry support group, First Five Rungs, has launched its Wellington arm, First Five Rungs in the Capital (FFRC). To celebrate the launch of FFRC, the group has revealed its first event, ‘Your First Five Years’.

 

The event aims to disrupt the notion that the first five years of one’s career are just a holding period until they’re of value to their agency. Wellington-based industry experts Jodi Willocks, general manager of HeyDay Digital, and Erik Hay, creative strategy director at Weta Workshop are speaking, with the event aiming to highlight the importance of the first five years in young people’s careers.

 

Both Willocks and Hay will share presentations on developing skillsets, being introduced to new challenges, building a network and how intelligent naivety can help bring a fresh, unique perspective to work. Willocks and Hay will talk to their own experiences, followed by a brief Q&A.

Says Emilie Watts, FFR in the capital chair: “This event aims to talk to young people in media and communications in an authentic and relatable way. We really want to help industry-newbies feel supported and heard, to inspire their own confidence in themselves.”

 

This is the second First Five Rungs arm in New Zealand, with the original arm based in Auckland. The Auckland arm have had great success operating over the past five years, introducing their Newbies Packs in 2016, hosting several successful industry events and recently launching the “Yarns with…” content series.

 

Says Harriette Hanson, chair, FFR Auckland: “It’s fantastic to see Wellington launch and really get running with this event. We’re excited to be able to widen our support network, extending into the Capital.”

 

Event Information:

First Five Rungs in the Capital Event: Your First Five Years

When: 5:30pm-8:15pm, Thursday, April 4, 2019

Where: Biz Dojo, 3 Market Lane, Te Aro, Wellington

Tickets/Entry: For Comms Council member agencies only, please RSVP to Moira@commscouncil.nz