Public Relations and Communications Trainee with FTI Consulting

Creative Lives in Progress; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Taylor Bennett Foundation offers a paid, full-time 8-week PR Training Programme in London aimed at increasing diversity in the communications sector. Designed for recent graduates from minority backgrounds, the programme includes hands-on workshops, mentorship, and job application support, fostering essential skills for a successful PR career.

Benefits

Paid training allowance

Travel expenses coverage

Qualifications

• You must be a graduate who has graduated within the last three years.
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in PR and communications.
• You must be from a Black, Asian and/or minority ethnic background.

Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive training workshops covering key PR skills.
• Engage in weekly masterclasses from PR agencies and in-house teams.
• Receive 1-2-1 mentoring and support for job applications.

Skills

Networking

Research

Analysis

Storytelling

Media Monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Recent graduate or final year student

Job description

The Taylor Bennett Foundation’s award-winning PR Training Programme is a paid full-time, 8-week intensive training programme in Public Relations (PR), Communications and Public Affairs.

With no previous experience required in PR (no experience in finance is required either!), the cohort-based programme has been designed to increase ethnic diversity within the profession, equipping recent graduates from a Black, Asian and/or minority ethnic background with the relevant networks, knowledge and skills to springboard their career into the industry.

Delivered by FTI Consulting's Strategic Communications practice, the FTI Consulting PR Training Programme will run from Monday, September 29th – Friday, November 21st 2025. All traineeships are paid through a training allowance of the national minimum wage (in line with your age – NI & Tax Free) and an additional amount to cover travel expenses up to Zones 1-3.

Holistic in nature, through immersive training workshops (covering topics such as navigating a crisis, pitching a story into the media and press release writing) mentorship and employability coaching, the PR Training Programme will teach you how to network effectively, develop your corporate advisory skillset (such as research, analysis & conveying messages with impact) whilst you decide what area of PR is for you.

What does the programme involve?

• Through our weekly masterclasses, FTI Consulting workshops and facilitated alumni events, trainees will have numerous opportunities to build relationships not only with their peers on the programme but the wider communications industry.
• Weekly in-person masterclasses delivered by a range of PR agencies & in-house communications teams to showcase and help you decide the area of PR you would love to go into. From policy, technology and consumer to investor relations, healthcare, sustainability, digital and fashion, there is something for everyone!
• Immersive in-person workshops delivered by FTI Consulting that provide an insight into their various practices. This can include areas such as ESG, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Corporate Reputation & Financial Communications
• Practical training on the role of a Communications Consultant alongside building a generalist skill set to confidently deliver the fundamentals. Some training will include; understanding the campaign creation process, learning how to present, strategy, storytelling, press release writing, media monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Employability is embedded throughout the 7-week programme to ensure you have the tools to plan your future in the industry. This includes 1-2-1 mentoring from FTI Consulting team members, weekly development check-ins, CV & cover letter workshops, mock interviews and job applications support.

FTI Consulting PR Training Programme Information Webinar

To learn more about FTI, the PR Training Programme and how to submit a strong application, sign up to our online webinar on July 1st (4.00pm-4.30pm). To sign up, please click complete the RSVP form below:

PR Training Programme Information Webinar RSVP Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UOr-W7vUr0W4dgjcmVWfvUO0Fa9CSPpAs-oTQZZb9n9UQks2OEszUjNPTFNHSTA3V1BQNTBMQjJHUy4u

Programme Eligibility

• You must be from a Black, Asian and/ or minority ethnic background.
• You must be a graduate who has graduated within the last three years (or a final year student that will be finished with their studies by the time of the programme). Weaccept applications from graduates who have studied any subject.
• You must be a British national or have the right to work in the UK by commencement of employment.
• You must be strongly interested in the work of FTI Consulting’s strategic communications practice. You must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications.
• You must be able to commit to the full in-person programme, which will be based in London (Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm)
  

*All traineeships are paid through a training allowance of the national minimum wage (in line with your age – NI & Tax Free) and an additional amount to cover travel expenses up to Zones 1-3.