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Level 4Higher · HNC/Cert HE

Public relations and communications assistant

Building, protecting and maintaining a positive reputation for brands, organisations and individuals.

Typical duration

1y 2m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Sales, marketing and procurement

Standard ref

ST0311

Where this apprenticeship leads

Public Relations OfficerAI exposure 40% · High

£28,000 - £35,000

£40,000 - £50,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

A Public Relations and Communications Assistant supports organisations to manage their reputation and communicate effectively with the public, media, and key audiences. Apprentices draft press releases, manage social media, and help run campaigns under the guidance of senior practitioners. This role can lead to officer and manager positions within in-house communications teams or PR agencies.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

Broadcasting and Entertainment Directors

Literary Editor

Political Journalist

Newspaper and Periodical Broadcast Journalists and Reporters n.e.c.

Public Relations Specialist

YouTuber and Content Creator

Related university routes

If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.

University of the Arts, London

Gower College Swansea

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Manchester Metropolitan University

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Richmond, the American international University in London, inc.

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Skyborne Aviation Training Limited

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Middlesex University