Communications Apprentice - PR & Media

Recruitment Opportunities; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

London Luton Airport is offering an Apprenticeship Programme in Marketing and Communications, leading to a Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant qualification with PA Media Academy.

The role is based at London Luton Airport with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office) and a focus on media relations, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and digital communications. Applicants should be 18+, with English and Maths GCSEs and relevant studies in communications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or willingness to achieve these as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• A Levels, Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Relevant studies in media, journalism, marketing, communications, business, public relations, or digital content creation.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations activity and maintain media contact databases.
• Identify opportunities to promote positive stories and organisational achievements through local, regional, trade, and specialist media.
• Track media coverage and support the evaluation of public relations activity.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media statements, and reactive communications.
• Help coordinate responses to routine media enquiries under supervision.
• Produce media monitoring summaries and reports for colleagues and senior leaders.
• Share relevant news stories and communications opportunities with the wider team.
• Support horizon scanning and issues management activities.
• Assist in producing engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Draft news stories, blogs, case studies, newsletters, website content, and briefing materials.
• Support the development of communication materials including presentations, flyers, reports, and promotional assets.
• Help create multimedia content, including photography, graphics, and short-form videos.
• Gather stories and content from colleagues, customers, and stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organised

Creative

Proactive

Willing to learn

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (4/C or above)

A Levels / Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Media/Marketing/Communications studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

London Luton Airport is offering an Apprenticeship Programme in Marketing and Communications, leading to a Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant qualification with PA Media Academy.

The role is based at London Luton Airport with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office) and a focus on media relations, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and digital communications. Applicants should be 18+, with English and Maths GCSEs and relevant studies in communications.