This apprentice role at TALA and ELAN is ideal for individuals seeking challenges and the opportunity to learn from a small, senior, and specialised team. We're in search of an apprentice ready to dive into the role from day one, eager to contribute significantly to their teams. The position is well-suited for someone aiming to accelerate their career in communications and thrive in a dynamic environment. Rapid learning and continuous support are integral to your journey in this fast-paced setting.
PR activities
The PR Apprentice will be required to undertake (but not be restricted to) the following occupational duties as part of their role. The duties below are directly from the most up-to-date PR & Communications Assistant standard.
Develop written and non-written content and schedule this content for publication/distribution according to the public relations and communications or campaign plan.
Contribute to the creation of campaigns or new business proposals planning and their implementation.
Research, analyse and monitor stakeholders to inform engagement strategies.
Monitor media to keep up to date with current affairs and build knowledge of the journalist and media landscape.
Research, analyse and evaluate campaigns against key performance indicators (KPIs) to prepare future campaigns.
Share content with relevant stakeholders and media, to inform and influence audiences to maintain positive relationships.
Undertake reputation assessment and formulate responses to support stakeholders with the planning and implementation of reputation management and/or crisis strategies.
Support the Public Relations and Communications’ team with routine administrative, logistical, and time-sensitive tasks.
Support the planning and delivery of ad hoc engagement activities such as events.
Contribute to team development through sharing relevant knowledge and skills when required.
Organise and coordinate stakeholder meetings.
Contribute to the organisational objectives and key performance indicators to support communication activities which drive and improve performance and sustainability goals.
Expectations:
Time management: Planning, organising and prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines and objectives for both work activities and apprenticeship training are met. Ensuring email/online diaries are kept up to date.
Career development: Taking responsibility for personal learning and professional development.
Professional relationships: Developing professional relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and teams. Ensuring supervisors and coaches are aware of work-in-progress and any issues.
Networking: Building a professional network of other PR professionals.
The apprentice must always follow company and training provider procedures.
Training:You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses
As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, with a PRCA Qualification.
This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning, and creating a portfolio of evidence.
Attendance to 50+ high-quality PRCA industry-training courses.
Functional Skills in maths and English if required.
The apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if he/she has the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR & Communications Assistant Standard.
PRCA is the training provider for this apprenticeship, as well as the largest membership and industry body for the PR & Communications industry.
Training Outcome:The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship - future employment opportunities within TALA may be available on completion.
Typical job titles include:
Junior account executive
Account executive
Senior account executive
Employer Description:TALA and ELAN are part of one of the UK’s fastest growing PR groups outside London. With huge expertise in strategic communications across a range of sectors including automotive, with clients drawn from all over the world.
One of many common factors is that our communications strategies champion our clients’ ambitions for a cleaner, healthier, smarter world.
Our experienced team of strategic consultants come from the worlds of journalism, marketing, international PR, political consultancies and senior corporate roles. Our international network offers our clients local, in-country support or global crisis communications management.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in the office. The rest of the week will be remote working.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Genuine interest in PR,Proactive self-starter,Interest in current affairs,Social Media,Motivated and committed,Flexible and willing to learn,Strong interest in the media....Read more...
