Communications Apprentice

About the role

🚀 Communications & PR Apprentice 🚀

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of media and communications? We're looking for a driven and creative individual to join our team as a Communications & PR Apprentice! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact. ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Media & PR Wizardry: 📰 Help us connect with the media, manage our contact lists, and draft awesome press releases and statements. We need your help to share all our amazing achievements and positive stories! You'll also be keeping an eye on what the media is saying about us.
• News & Insights Guru: 📊 Stay on top of the latest news, industry trends, and anything that could impact us. You'll help create summaries and reports so everyone's in the loop. Plus, you'll be scoping out what competitors and partners are up to!
• Content Creator Extraordinaire: ✍️ Craft engaging content for everyone – from internal updates to blog posts, newsletters, website articles, and case studies. You'll also pitch in with presentations, reports, and even short videos! Get ready to hunt for awesome stories from across the organisation.
• Stakeholder Connection Champion: 🤝 Keep our stakeholder databases up-to-date and help us build strong relationships with communities, partners, and industry leaders. You'll attend meetings and events, gather valuable feedback, and assist with important communications.
• Social Media & Digital Dynamo: 📱 Help us keep our website looking fresh and manage our social media presence. You'll plan, schedule, and publish content, respond to enquiries, and find cool new ways to connect with our audiences online.
• Campaign & Event Support: 🎉 Pitch in with planning, running, and evaluating our communications campaigns and events. Whether it's a launch, a stakeholder meeting, or a community get-together, your support will be invaluable. You'll also help us gather feedback and brainstorm creative ideas!
• Admin & Team Rockstar: 📁 Help us keep everything organised – from communication plans and project trackers to contact lists and content calendars. You'll be an integral part of our team meetings, contributing your fantastic ideas and tackling other essential tasks.

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for communication and a desire to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinking and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in communications! Apply now and let's create something amazing together! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Support media relations, including assisting with press releases and managing media contacts.
• Create and support the production of diverse content for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement activities, including event support and maintaining contact databases.
• Monitor media coverage and sector developments, producing reports and summaries.
• Provide administrative and team support, maintaining communications plans and assets.