Trainee Marketing Assistant (Apprentice)

Trainee Marketing Assistant (Apprentice)

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.