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
Brand Coordinator (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering content calendar management, taking ownership of small campaigns, becoming the go-to for asset requests, and ensuring 'DAM hygiene'.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering on-brand content across multiple channels.
- Proactively identifying and resolving brand consistency issues.
- Successfully coordinating small to medium-sized marketing campaigns independently.
- Receiving positive feedback from internal stakeholders on asset accessibility and clarity.
- 2
Marketing Assistant / Junior Marketing Executive
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Developing a strong understanding of various marketing channels, assisting with campaign execution, learning brand guidelines, and supporting asset creation.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrating a keen eye for detail in all marketing materials.
- Showing initiative in learning and applying brand standards.
- Successfully managing multiple small marketing tasks concurrently.
- Proactively seeking opportunities to take on more brand-focused responsibilities.
- 3
Creative Coordinator / Content Coordinator
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Deepening understanding of creative production processes, managing creative assets, coordinating with designers and copywriters, and ensuring creative output aligns with brand.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering high-quality creative assets on time and on budget.
- Effectively managing the creative workflow from brief to delivery.
- Demonstrating strong communication skills with creative teams.
- Proactively suggesting ways to improve creative efficiency and brand consistency.