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
Associate Information Coordinator (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Flawless metadata tagging, efficient content migration, basic user support, understanding of core KM tools (SharePoint, Confluence).
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently high accuracy in all content processing tasks.
- Ability to resolve routine user queries independently.
- Proactive in identifying and reporting content issues.
- Demonstrates a solid grasp of our internal content governance policies.
- 2
Content Administrator / Document Controller
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Rigorous document version control, managing content repositories, ensuring compliance with document retention policies, strong organisational skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to manage large volumes of content with high accuracy.
- Experience with content review workflows and approval processes.
- Strong understanding of information security and access control.
- Demonstrated ability to train others on document management systems.
- 3
Digital Asset Coordinator
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Managing digital assets (images, video, audio), applying rich metadata, understanding digital rights management, experience with DAM systems (Bynder, AEM).
You're ready to move on when
- Expertise in metadata application for various asset types.
- Strong understanding of asset lifecycle from creation to archive.
- Experience supporting creative or marketing teams with asset requests.
- Ability to troubleshoot common DAM user issues.
- 4
Recent Graduate (Information Science/Library Science)
0-1 year (with relevant internships)Skills to master
- Theoretical understanding of IA, taxonomy, and content management. Quick learner for enterprise tools. Strong research and analytical skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Relevant internships in information management or digital content roles.
- Academic projects demonstrating strong organisational and analytical abilities.
- A clear passion for knowledge management and continuous learning.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new software and internal processes.