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
Junior IR Assistant / Associate
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Basic understanding of financial reporting, attention to detail, administrative support, learning the earnings cycle.
You're ready to move on when
- You're already helping with basic document preparation and internal communications.
- You've shown you can follow instructions precisely and meet deadlines.
- You're keen to learn more about digital platforms and investor communications.
- 2
Digital Marketing Coordinator / Web Content Editor
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- CMS proficiency, web publishing best practices, basic web analytics, content workflow management, SEO basics.
You're ready to move on when
- You're confident managing content on a website and understand how to keep it fresh and accurate.
- You're used to working with multiple stakeholders (e.g., marketing, product) to get content live.
- You're interested in applying your digital skills to a high-stakes, compliance-driven environment.
- 3
Communications Assistant / Junior PR Executive
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Press release drafting, media relations basics, content distribution, brand guidelines adherence, attention to detail in public-facing materials.
You're ready to move on when
- You've worked on public-facing communications and understand the importance of accuracy.
- You're familiar with press release distribution processes and platforms.
- You're looking for a role with a strong focus on digital publishing and compliance.