Graduate Programme PR and Social Media
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Citypress
We are a leading public relations (PR), social media and creative communications agency that works with clients to promote and protect their brands and reputations.
Our team of over 100 people across the UK have diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver award-winning communications advice and campaigns.
Citypress is independently run, employee-owned and one of the top employers in the PR industry. We are an entrepreneurial agency with a great culture that backs people to develop their careers and deliver their best work.
We have featured in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies list for four years, are the most-awarded agency in the PRWeek Best Places to Work awards over the last six years and have been named as a PRWeek Agency of the Decade.
Our culture is inclusive, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome people with different life experiences to help us to bring valuable insight and perspectives to our agency and clients.
About this role
A career in communications is diverse and dynamic. Spanning PR, social media, data analytics and crisis management, the Citypress graduate scheme will expose you to every discipline.
Structured as a 12-month training placement in one of our agency’s Consumer, Business or Social Media teams, you will work on campaigns for some of the UK’s biggest brands, learning from some of the most experienced consultants in the industry.
Based in either our Manchester, Edinburgh or London office, you will also have the opportunity to work with our Research, Analytics and specialist Content teams.
Open to anyone who is due to graduate before September or who has graduated within the last three years, the programme guarantees a permanent role on completion.
Role requirements
- An interest in communication, current affairs, the news and media
- Great communication skills, with the ability to articulate a considered point of view
- Strong writing skills, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
What we offer
- Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
- Extensive learning and development programme
- Annual performance bonus
- Annual tax-free share of profit payment
- £1000 bespoke annual benefits package
- Regular team days and company social events
- mobile phone allowance
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance with additional days accrued with length of service
- Flexible bank holidays
- Paid career breaks
- Support leave days
- Mentoring and coaching
- Healthcare plan, wellbeing, and employee assistance programme
- Interest-free loans
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 15-minute video call interview. If successful, you will be asked to supply a written submission based on a supplied topic and invited to participate in an assessment day on 13th July in our Manchester office.
Our assessment day is designed to be fun and informative.
Offers for graduate placements will be made on or before 17th July with an early September start date.
If you travel from outside the Manchester region to attend our assessment day, we’ll be happy to cover any travel expenses.
If you need help with our application process, please contact recruitment@citypress.co.uk.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Programme PR and Social Media roles across City Press Services Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,808 - £29,198 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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