Marketing Apprentice - The Sun

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in London is seeking a Marketing Apprentice to join their Customer Marketing team. This position offers the opportunity to learn the marketing process from start to finish, including campaign planning and execution. The apprentice will work in a fast-paced environment and develop skills necessary for driving growth in acquisition, engagement, and retention campaigns. With a competitive salary and access to benefits such as training and medical insurance, this role is ideal for individuals eager to learn and make a difference.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Bikes for Work scheme

Up to 60% discount on books

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the marketing industry.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth across marketing campaigns.
• Define marketing briefs and manage stakeholders.
• Coordinate small to medium campaigns.
• Monitor performance and optimize campaigns.

Skills

Proactive

Creative flair

Digital mindset

Detail-oriented

Curious

Adaptable

Job description

Job Description

Marketing Apprentice - The Sun

Start date: March 2026

Location: London

Course: Level 3 Marketing

Length: 24 Months FTC

Your Role

In the Customer Marketing team at The Sun will give you the opportunity to learn the marketing process end to end, with hands‑on, cross‑channel experience across campaign planning, execution and analysis of performance for one of the UK's leading news brands. Join us to learn how to drive tangible results, from creative ideation to campaign delivery working cross‑functionally across multiple teams.

Being an apprentice at The Sun

During your time with us you will earn an above living wage, receive full training, study towards a Level 3 qualification (with your course fees paid), receive mentoring/coaching from the industry’s best and any other equity you might need to fulfil your full potential.

Day to day you will

• Drive business growth across acquisition, engagement and retention campaigns.
• Define marketing briefs, understand objectives and manage stakeholders to deliver output on time and to a high standard.
• Coordinate small to medium campaigns including planning, creative and delivery.
• Monitor and report on weekly performance to make data‑driven recommendations to optimise campaigns and testing plans.

What we’re looking for from you

• Proactive, curious and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Creative flair with a keen eye for detail.
• A strong interest in the marketing industry.
• Digital mindset.
• Positive and adaptable.

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

Application Process

Online Application > Google Meet Interview > Assessment Centre

As part of the Online Application process, we would like you to provide answers to our application questions:

• Why would you like to work for The Sun?
• Explain how you think a subscription/membership model would benefit The Sun’s readers.
• Tell us why you have applied for this apprenticeship and how you see it helping your future career goals.

Please note that we will be running the assessment centres in March 2026.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

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