Publishing Communications Apprentice

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