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 Coordinator / Assistant Brand Manager
1-3 yearsSkills to master
- Project coordination, basic campaign execution, internal stakeholder communication, understanding brand guidelines, introductory market research.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed small marketing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple internal teams.
- Developed a keen eye for brand consistency and messaging.
- Showed initiative in learning about different marketing channels and tactics.
- 2
PR Assistant / Junior Publicist
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Media relations, press release drafting, event coordination, understanding media cycles, initial relationship building with external contacts.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully secured media placements or managed press outreach for smaller campaigns.
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills for external audiences.
- Understands the importance of reputation management and brand messaging.
- Has a basic network of media or industry contacts.
- 3
Influencer Marketing Coordinator (Non-Celebrity)
1-3 yearsSkills to master
- Influencer identification, outreach & negotiation for micro/macro influencers, campaign tracking, content approval workflows, basic contract understanding.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed multiple influencer campaigns concurrently, hitting engagement targets.
- Comfortable with direct communication and negotiation with influencers and their agents.
- Proficient in using influencer marketing platforms for tracking and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify suitable talent for specific campaign objectives.


