Communications Apprentice
Our Team: How we enrich everyday life
You will be joining The Central Audio Communications Team who lead the communications strategy for our audio business across nine European markets. We help Bauer Media Audio speak with a clear, consistent voice internally and externally, supporting the growth of our audio brands, products and people.
We shape communications around major strategic moments such as Audio PULSE (our company-wide strategic update), Audio LIVE (our celebration of audio creativity and innovation) and leadership offsites. We also support leadership communications, partnerships, content launches and key developments across the business.
The Difference you will make
As a Communications Apprentice you’ll build a broad skillset that supports a future career in media, communications, PR or the wider creative industries – with the chance to learn from experienced teams working across multiple European markets. You’ll get practical, hands-on experience with:
- Writing and editing for different audiences and channels
- Content creation and publishing (including visual and social content)
- Event and project support for major internal and industry moments
- Leadership and corporate communications in a fast-moving media business
Your role
- Contributing ideas to improve engagement across internal channels
- Coordinate communications projects across our European markets
- Create and maintain targeted media lists
- Draft and publish content for our corporate social channels
- Help identify relevant influencers, journalists and media partners
- Assist with campaign development
- Capture and organise visual content (photos, videos, graphics)
- 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
The Skills you will bring
- A strong written communicator, with an eye for detail
- Interested in media, communications and the wider creative industries
- Organised, reliable and comfortable managing several tasks at once
- Curious, creative and confident exploring digital tools
Experience of or comfortable learning the below Technologies:
- Microsoft Office
- Viva Engage and SharePoint
- Canva, Clipchamp, Adobe Express
- AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot
Working Pattern/Location
This is fulltime role, on a 18 month fixed term contract that matches the length of the appprenticeship course including end point assessment. Working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm with flexibility. We also offer a hybrid way of working that supports a balance of working from home and our office in London (5 minutes walk from Euston Station)
Expected Process
The closing date for applications is the 3rd July 2026. Following this, if you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly by a member of our team who will confirm the next steps in the selection process.
For those who are successful in getting this position, the proposed start will be the beginning of September in line with the apprenticeship intake.
About Bauer Media Group
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.
What’s in it for you
- 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.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk
We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected.
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.
London, GB, NW1 2PL
