Candidates Programmes Training Training Introduction to the Taylor Bennett Foundation PR & Communications Training Programme APPLICATIONS FOR OUR AUTUMN PR TRAINING PROGRAMME ARE NOW OPEN – TO APPLY CLICK HERE. The autumn programme partner is FTI Consulting, a global consulting firm. Who is FTI Consulting? Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting has grown to become a market-leading global consulting firm that brings together distinct capabilities and experts to serve as the trusted advisor to clients when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Each practice is a leader in its own right, staffed with experts recognized for the depth of their knowledge and a track record of making an impact. Collectively, FTI Consulting offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to assist clients across the business cycle—from proactive risk management to the ability to respond rapidly to unexpected crises and dynamic environments. To find out more about FTI Consulting, visit https://www.fticonsulting.com/about 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 on the Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting that designs and executes communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges. The training programme combines practical masterclasses, with regular presenting and writing tasks to provide extensive industry insight and allow the development of specific skills. Elements of the programme include: 8 training days with FTI Consulting, including sessions on Strategic Communications , an introduction to corporate communication, financial communications, life sciences, people and transformation, ICIM, digital comms, ESG, public affairs, market research, how clients are managed and energy Learning how companies reach and engage their stakeholders, the UK media and digital channels and other PR skills 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 2021 94% 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. Raw talent, ambition and drive. Excellent research and analytical skills. Lively curiosity and a hunger to learn. Communications skills; people who can listen, are articulate and persuasive. Clear interest in the PR and Communications industry (especially financial services) 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 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 autumn programme are now open. To apply, you will need to complete our autumn programme application form – please click here to access the application form. Eligible graduates need to submit an application form by 11.59pm Friday, September 16th, 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 our pre-assessment briefing and assessment day. The assessment morning will take place on Friday 14th October 2022 with successful candidates joining the eight-week programme from Monday 24th October 2022 to Friday 16th December 2022. If you have any queries about the PR Training programme or application process, then please contact [email protected]