PR traineeships x6

Job description

Applications are now open for the Autumn 2016 Taylor Bennett Foundation traineeship programme.

These programmes are designed to directly address the need for greater ethnic diversity in the communications & PR industry and are open to all BAME graduates.


The 10-week programme is supported by Finsbury, the leading financial and corporate communications agency.

On the programme six recent graduates will receive professional training in all services offered by the agency including: financial PR, investor relations, reputation and brand building, public policy, as well as the exciting challenges of dealing with a crisis and how to communicate effective messages to an audience. PR Trainees will also learn how companies reach and engage their stakeholders, the UK media and digital channels and other PR skills. Participants will also have expert careers coaching to help them plan their future in the communications industry. They will receive a training allowance of £245 per week (tax free) and travel expenses during the course.


83% of our alumni have gone on to secure work in the communications industry.

Desired profile

During the assessment process, we are looking for all of the following:
• Raw talent, ambition and drive.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Lively curiosity and a hunger to learn.
• Passion for current affairs, the commercial world and the media.
• Communications skills; people who can listen, are articulate and persuasive.

You will:
• Want to pursue a successful career in PR and communications, in the UK.
• Be a graduate. We will accept applications from graduates who have studied any subject.
• Be able to commit to the full 10-week programme.

Eligible graduates need to submit an application form by Midday Friday 19th August. An assessment day will take place on Friday 9th September with the programme running from Monday 19th September – Friday 25th November.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND A CV TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, AS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.taylorbennettfoundation.org/howtoapply