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Could *I* be a spokesperson for the IET?

Andrew Banks
Hi all


Not sure where to post this, so I thought here was the best bet...


On page 4 of the May/June edition of "Member News" (click) was an article entitled Could you be a spokesperson for the IET? ​​​​​​​which stated:

We’d like to expand our network of media spokespersons to ensure we remain the go-to organisation for journalists.



I sent in an email to the specified address on 29th May... but three weeks on, no reply - not even "go away, you're unsuitable" ;-)


Am I just being impatient?

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    (I think the link should be https://www.theiet.org/membership/member-news/48/member-news-48.cfm?type=pdf )


    One question I have about this, which to be honest is why I've never volunteered for this: how is the process managed to ensure that it is clear that we are speaking on behalf of the IET and not in our professional capacity (i.e. on behalf of our employers)? It could work both ways, either presenting views which do not align with our employers, or being seen as being biased towards what's best for our employers? By definition, most of us who are likely to be valuable in this role will also be known within our industries.


    I know the marketing and communications department of my previous employer tried to come down very hard on any of us who dared to publically express views on that company's industry! Which for those whose profile is high enough such that they might be identified with the company does have a certain justification. 


    Thanks, Andy

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    (I think the link should be https://www.theiet.org/membership/member-news/48/member-news-48.cfm?type=pdf )


    One question I have about this, which to be honest is why I've never volunteered for this: how is the process managed to ensure that it is clear that we are speaking on behalf of the IET and not in our professional capacity (i.e. on behalf of our employers)? It could work both ways, either presenting views which do not align with our employers, or being seen as being biased towards what's best for our employers? By definition, most of us who are likely to be valuable in this role will also be known within our industries.


    I know the marketing and communications department of my previous employer tried to come down very hard on any of us who dared to publically express views on that company's industry! Which for those whose profile is high enough such that they might be identified with the company does have a certain justification. 


    Thanks, Andy

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