Candidates Programmes Training Training Introduction to the Taylor Bennett Foundation PR & Communications Training Programme APPLICATIONS FOR OUR WINTER PR TRAINING PROGRAMME ARE NOW OPEN – TO APPLY CLICK HERE The winter programme partner is FGS Global. Who is FGS Global? FGS Global are leaders in all aspects of strategic communications, including corporate reputation, crisis management, government affairs, and transformation and change, as well as the leading force in financial communications worldwide. To find out more about FGS Global, visit https://fgsglobal.com/ What is the PR Training programme? The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) PR Training programme is an in-person, eight-week intensive PR and Communications training programme. The 8-week programme is centred around the Communications industry as a whole, with exposure to multiple sectors and disciplines, ranging from consumer to corporate. The programme combines practical masterclasses, with regular presenting and writing tasks to provide extensive industry insight and to allow the development of specific skills. Also, building professional networks. Elements of the programme include: 8 training days with FGS Global, including sessions on TMT and Natural Resources, Crisis Management, Equity Advisory, Transformation and Change, Public Affairs, Consumer, Industrials and Real Estate, Selling Stories to the Media and Communicating with Journalists, Content Digital Data, M&A and IPOs and much more! Having a mentor from FGS Global Employability training sessions to help you plan your future in the communications industry Creative writing training to strengthen your writing skills Presenting – presenting campaigns and research topics to a variety of audiences Weekly writing tasks – conducting daily media summaries of the broadsheets, mid-market tabloids and the red tops. Writing and maintaining a blog which looks at prominent issues and case-studies within the industry Masterclasses: weekly in-person masterclasses take place with a variety of agencies and in-house communication’s teams Accredited training courses with the industry membership bodies - the CIPR and PRCA The traineeships are paid. The training allowance is equivalent to your age and the National Living Wage + a Zone 1-3 travelcard in London*. *Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if in-person travel is required. Will I secure a job when the programme finishes? Whilst jobs are not guaranteed, there is a strong possibility of employment opportunities after the programme. We have an excellent track record of helping graduates of the training programme get into work. In 2022 95% of the PR Trainees went straight into employment or a fixed term contract. What are we looking for? Passion for current affairs, the commercial world and the media. Intellectual curiosity Communications skills; people who can listen, are articulate and persuasive. Strong interest in the PR and Communications industry An interest in public affairs, finance, journalism, political science, strategic consulting, or international relations (to name a few). Eligibility You must be from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background. You must be a graduate and graduated within the last three years. We will accept applications from graduates who have studied any subject. You must have graduated with at least a 2.1 You must be a British National or have immigration status that allows you to be employed in the UK at the end of the programme. You must be strongly interested in pursuing a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications. You must be able to commit to the full programme (Monday-Friday 09.30am-5.30pm) You must be able to attend the sessions in person, which will be based in London Applications that do not meet our eligibility criteria will not be accepted. You can learn more about the commonly asked questions regarding the programme here. How do I apply? Applications for our winter programme are now open. To apply, you will need to complete our winter programme application form – please click here to access the application form. Eligible graduates need to submit an application form by 11.59pm Sunday 18th December, 2022. What happens next?For those that have applied within the deadline, shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in an initial interview with the Foundation. If successful, you will be invited to attend a pre-assessment briefing and assessment day. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. The assessment morning will take place on Friday 20th January 2023 with successful candidates joining the eight-week programme from Monday 30th January to Friday 24th March 2023 If you have any queries about the PR Training programme or application process, then please contact [email protected]