Public relations and communications assistant

Level

Higher

Length

1.2 yr

typical

Sector

Sales, marketing and procurement

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Building, protecting and maintaining a positive reputation for brands, organisations and individuals.

Draft press releases, statements, and media pitches

Schedule and publish content across social media platforms

Monitor media coverage and compile daily press round-ups

Respond to journalist and stakeholder enquiries

Support the organisation of press events and launches

Assist with updating website news pages and newsletters

Core PR principles - media relations, reputation management, campaigns

Writing for different audiences and channels including press and digital

Social media content planning and community management

How to research audiences and evaluate campaign performance

CIPR Code of Conduct and ethical communications practice

Basic event planning and media monitoring techniques

Ready to look for a place?

See live Public relations and communications assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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