Publishing Communications Apprentice

Bauer Media Group

London (NW1 2PL)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 30 October 2026)

Posted on 22 October 2026

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Summary

You’ll support the team across a wide variety of communications activity across our Publishing business – combining creative work, organisation and project support.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. 2 days per week in the office.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 25 January 2027

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Internal communications

  • Contributing ideas to improve engagement across internal channels
  • Draft and schedule content on Viva Engage and myBauer (our company intranet)
  • Coordinate communications projects across our European markets
  • Support the planning and delivery of key moments like Publishing LIVE, Publishing PULSE and leadership events 

External communications

  • Create and maintain targeted media lists
  • Monitor industry and media coverage and trends and summarise insights for the team
  • Draft and publish content for our corporate social channels
  • Help identify relevant journalists and media partners

Content creation & management

  • Assist with campaign development
  • Capture and organise visual content (photos, videos, graphics)
  • Manage uploads across SharePoint, Viva Engage and myBauer
  • Learn and use creative tools such as Canva, Clipchamp and Adobe Express 

Team support & administration

  • Assist with logistics, diary coordination and room/equipment bookings
  • Maintain trackers and KPI dashboards for campaigns, internal updates and media coverage
  • Prepare briefing packs, agendas and support with proofing communications
  • Keep SharePoint folders structured, accessible and up-to-date
  • Help track deadlines and project milestones
    Maintain collaboration between central teams and market communication teams

What a typical day might look like

  • Drafting and scheduling internal posts for Viva Engage or myBauer
  • Monitoring industry news and preparing short summaries for the team
  • Updating campaign or media trackers with the latest activity
  • Helping prepare for internal events or leadership meetings
  • Editing simple visuals or supporting wider content creation
  • Joining planning meetings with colleagues across different European markets

Where you'll work

The Lantern
75 Hampstead Road
London
NW1 2PL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BAUER RADIO LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

The training will be delivered online during your working hours. 

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience
  • Curiosity

About this employer

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

http://www.bauermedia.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
  • Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
  • We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
  • You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

PR Executive, Communications Coordinator, Press Officer, or Social Media Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BAUER RADIO LIMITED

talentdevelopment@bauermedia.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060594.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 30 October 2026)

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