After a busy first half of the year, PR and marketing agency Shooting Star is expanding its team in Lincoln with the appointment of a new Junior Account Executive.

Nikhita Keshwara (22) studied Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University and achieved a first-class honours degree. Having completed a paid three-month internship with Shooting Star, Nikhita has now become a permanent member of the team.

Working alongside Account Manager Mike Shields, Nikhita is responsible for writing and issuing news releases, researching and building media databases, monitoring and updating social media and copywriting for various clients.

Mike said: “We’re proud to welcome Nikhita to Shooting Star on a permanent basis. She has proved to be very capable so far and has fitted straight into the team.

“Nikhita’s degree and background in broadcast journalism has definitely helped her to quickly adapt to the role and she has grown in ability and confidence. We look forward to helping her further develop her skills and rise through the ranks.”

Nikhita, who lives in Metheringham, is the third intern to secure a permanent position with Shooting Star.

Speaking about her appointment, Nikhita said “I am delighted to be appointed as a Junior Account Executive after such an enjoyable three-month internship. I have learnt so much during a short space of time and I can’t wait to carry on developing these skills.

“It’s an exciting time to work for Shooting Star and I’m looking forward to continuing to work alongside a very talented and knowledgeable team in my new role.”

While studying at NTU, Nikhita produced an award-winning documentary surrounding the impacts of parental imprisonment on children and those around them.

The agency’s Rising Star scheme, established in May 2010, has given nine university students and graduates the opportunity to get a foothold in the PR and marketing industry.

Shooting Star, which has offices in Lincoln and Bristol, works for public and private-sector clients from a wide range of industries including hospitality and tourism, property, retail and manufacturing. Clients include Black & Decker, the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, fresh food producer Freshtime and Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Somerset.

For more information on Shooting Star visit www.weareshootingstar.co.uk, follow @ShootingStarPR on Twitter or like @ShootingStarPR on Facebook.

Notes to Editors:
• Shooting Star was founded in 2006 by Kate Strawson and Jez Ashberry and became incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in 2007.
• The agency has offices in Lincoln and Bristol and works for public and private sector clients across a wide range of sectors including technology, education, childcare, hospitality and tourism, property, finance, retail and manufacturing.
• It offers a full range of PR, marketing, digital media and editorial services and is a Quality Assured supplier on the East Midlands Service Provider Register.
• Shooting Star won a gold award in the STEM Campaign category and a silver award in the Community Relations Campaign category at the 2015 CIPR Pride Awards (Yorkshire & Lincolnshire).

For media information contact:
Mike Shields
Account Manager
Shooting Star
01522 528540
mike@weareshootingstar.co.uk
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