The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Marketing Assistant / Coordinator
1-3 yearsSkills to master
- Project coordination, basic reporting, understanding marketing channels, adherence to brand guidelines, working with internal teams.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers tasks on time and to a high standard.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to take on more responsibility.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of our brand and its values.
- Receives positive feedback on organisation and communication skills.
- 2
Junior Account Executive (Agency Side)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Client communication, brief writing, managing creative projects, understanding agency processes, juggling multiple client demands.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed several small client projects from brief to delivery.
- Strong ability to translate client needs into clear agency briefs.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- A keen interest in moving to an in-house brand role.
- 3
Content Creator / Social Media Specialist
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Content creation (copy, visuals), social media strategy, community management, understanding audience engagement, brand tone of voice application.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to create engaging, on-brand content across various platforms.
- Strong understanding of brand voice and visual identity.
- Experience in reporting on content performance and audience feedback.
- Desire to broaden their brand experience beyond just content creation.