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 / Intern
6-18 monthsSkills to master
- Basic office software, email communication, administrative support, understanding marketing campaigns, social media basics.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers accurate administrative tasks on time.
- Demonstrates a clear interest in digital marketing and web content.
- Proactively asks questions and seeks to learn new skills.
- Manages small, defined projects or tasks independently.
- 2
Junior Copywriter / Content Creator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Strong writing and editing skills, understanding brand voice, basic SEO for content, creating engaging headlines, meeting content deadlines.
You're ready to move on when
- Produces clean, well-written copy with minimal edits required.
- Understands the basics of how content is structured for the web.
- Collaborates effectively with designers and other marketing team members.
- Shows a keen eye for detail in their own written work.
- 3
Administrative Assistant with Digital Responsibilities
1-3 yearsSkills to master
- Organisational skills, managing multiple priorities, basic website updates (e.g., news articles, events), using an internal CMS, attention to detail.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully manages varied administrative tasks and deadlines.
- Has experience making minor updates to a website or intranet.
- Is comfortable learning new software and digital tools.
- Demonstrates reliability and accuracy in all tasks.