Trainee Marketing Assistant (Apprentice) in London

Join to apply for the Trainee Marketing Assistant (Apprentice) role at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. The Trainee Marketing Assistant will have a supporting role within Skadden's Marketing and Communications team in London, assisting across a variety of operational and administrative tasks related to PR, events, recognitions and design. This entry‐level position offers hands‐on experience in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment. By working closely with team members to support the day‐to‐day coordination of a broad range of marketing initiatives, the Marketing Apprentice will develop essential skills and knowledge for a future career in professional services marketing and communications. This is a full‐time, 18‐month contract role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the events team with the maintenance of event invite lists and client responses internal event databases and trackers, as well as general events admin support.
• Assisting with registration and general real‐time event support, including the collation of badges and name places for each event.
• Assist the recognitions team with legal directory submissions by repurposing information for written submissions and preparing referee spreadsheets under team guidance.
• Support the PR and recognitions teams by helping to collate first drafts of briefing notes for partners preparing for meetings with journalists and directory interviews, with guidance from specialists and managers in the team.
• Help maintain the Firm's central recognitions tracker and other calendars, by monitoring and updating deadlines and uploading relevant documents to the appropriate platforms.
• Assist with general PR office duties, such as updating and maintaining press lists.
• Liaising with members of our global BD & Marketing team to ensure EMEA media coverage is included in internal trackers, as well as the broader activities of the BD & Marketing Team in London.
• Assisting with collating media coverage reports for evaluation and reporting back.
• Maintaining trackers for the project management of marketing campaigns.
• Provide ad‐hoc support to the team designer, including basic formatting and image searching.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team, use on‐site equipment, etc.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Job‐Related Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast‐paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Education and Experience

• GCSE English Language (or equivalent): 6 or above and GCSE Maths (or equivalent): 5 or above.

Note: Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills and efforts. Nor are they intended to form a contractual relationship between the employee and the Firm. Rather, they are intended to be accurate reflections of the essential elements of the job.