Summary
Keen to break into the world of PR? Then you could be the right person for a PR assistant role here at Pic PR. This is an entry level role, so we’ll take a look at any go-getter with plenty of vim and vigour. Having a good understanding of agency life would certainly be useful as well as a good understanding of modern digital comms.
Wage
£12,480 a year
After a year, you will have a salary increase. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will also be put onto a career progression map, which will include salary increases.
Training course
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday with a flexible shift pattern. We're in the office on a Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. And then you have the option to work from home on a Thursday & Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 March
Duration
1 year 2 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Working with the PR bod, in your pod, to assist with press, social and copy activities.
* Saving and sharing media coverage.
* Ensuring Monday.com is up to date and chasing relevant bods.
Help with creating / updating media lists.
* Working on client call notes – and inputting tasks into Monday.com.
* Working on video agendas. Attending video shoots.
* Gathering data for monthly reports.
* Liaising with clients. Essentially, keeping them sweet.
* Supporting the team in the creation and implementation of campaigns. You’ll be part of the planning stage – including creative input.
Where you’ll work
ASHTON ROAD
BECKFORD
CHELTENHAM
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL20 7AU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
APPRENTIFY LIMITED
Your training course
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Use IT systems and software to support campaigns.
* Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media and presenting to them in both formal and informal settings.
* Support campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management to ensure compliance with agreed service or performance levels.
* Produce written content such as news releases, articles, social media content, bulletins, and blogs, that is accessible to meet the needs of different audiences and channels.
* Able to adapt communication styles as appropriate to the audience.
* Support the production of non-written content such as film production management, producing short user generated style content, live video streaming, social image creation, and infographic production.
* Distribute content using social media channels.
* Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public relations and communications activities and present findings to project stakeholders.
* Analyse and interpret complex subjects through different communication channels and identify areas for improvement.
* Input to and review communications programmes and plans with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
* Undertake risk assessment and provide information to support stakeholder planning and strategy.
* Plan and deliver engagement activities for stakeholders, such as curating the content, supporting events, and collating feedback.
* Proofread and edit communications materials such as news releases, graphics and video, and social media content.
* Support team and colleague development through buddying or coaching.
* Contribute to activities which focus on improving sustainability within the organisation.
* Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
* Use IT systems and software to support campaigns.
* Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media and presenting to them in both formal and informal settings.
* Support campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management to ensure compliance with agreed service or performance levels.
* Produce written content such as news releases, articles, social media content, bulletins, and blogs, that is accessible to meet the needs of different audiences and channels.
* Able to adapt communication styles as appropriate to the audience.
* Support the production of non-written content such as film production management, producing short user generated style content, live video streaming, social image creation, and infographic production.
* Distribute content using social media channels.
* Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public relations and communications activities and present findings to project stakeholders.
* Analyse and interpret complex subjects through different communication channels and identify areas for improvement.
* Input to and review communications programmes and plans with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
* Undertake risk assessment and provide information to support stakeholder planning and strategy.
* Plan and deliver engagement activities for stakeholders, such as curating the content, supporting events, and collating feedback.
* Proofread and edit communications materials such as news releases, graphics and video, and social media content.
* Support team and colleague development through buddying or coaching.
* Contribute to activities which focus on improving sustainability within the organisation.
* Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
Your training plan
Online with Apprentify, working towards a Level 4 Public relations and communications assistant apprenticeship. This will include Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
More training information
You'll undertake set modules over the course period.
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Strong writing skills