Communications Assistant - London, United Kingdom - RSM

RSM

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive.

We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Kickstart your career in brand and communications

We've got a fantastic opportunity for a university student to join RSM's brand and communications team as part of our 12-month student placement programme.

At RSM, you'll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential.

Who are we?
RSM's brand and communications team are a digitally minded, creative bunch. We collaborate and innovate, bringing fresh thinking, new ways of working and a resolve to revolutionise the norm. Our purpose is to create opportunities for a wide range of audiences to engage with our insights. From clients to prospective employees, influencers, and economists, we aim to keep RSM front of mind.

What does RSM do?
RSM UK is a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services. We're part of a global network with a strong UK presence of nearly 5,000 people across 31 locations.

In a world of change, our trusted experts deliver unique market insights and instil confidence. We understand our client's challenges and ambitions because we see it from their perspective.

Our specialists have unrivalled industry and technical capability, which enables us to provide tailored insights, so our clients can make decisions with confidence.

We empower diverse, talented people to grow with confidence, make an impact and build a successful career with RSM. vice lines and sectors, as well as some of our international team who operate from London.

Who we look for
We're looking for enthusiastic, digitally minded self-starters who are always up for a challenge.

The world of brand and communications is high pressure and fast moving, so we need people who are quick to grasp new topics.

Utilising the latest digital trends, data, and technology is key to engaging with our audiences and you'll champion this in everything you do.

You are highly motivated, inquisitive, adaptable and an excellent communicator, with the confidence to challenge the status quo.

What you are looking for

With a passion for brands and digital content, you have the drive and energy to support RSM make a difference in a highly competitive marketplace.

As a business, communications or creative student, you want to grow your understanding of the role brand and communications plays in the development of a firm.

You are looking to gain experience across the core communications disciplines, from PR to website management, branding to search engine optimisation, social media engagement to script writing.

You want to help shape presence in the digital space, amplifying the firm's story on projects and campaigns, collaborating on ideas and initiatives, and acting as a champion for the RSM brand.

With your strong desire to understand the bigger picture and the confidence to ask questions, you are looking for experience helping to tell the brand story.

What can you expect?

You'll be in the thick of it from day one because our brand and communications team is at the heart of everything RSM does.

Our well-respected inhouse team is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds who bring insight and knowledge to our crucially important communications strategy.

Reporting into our Head of Brand, you will coordinate our day-to-day activity and get invaluable hands-on experience working closely with experienced team members across digital, PR, brand, and internal communications, supporting a wide variety of stakeholders and accessing internal training courses that will help you develop in the role.

From regular sector updates and insights to campaigns and events, engaging with internal teams and our external agency partners, this role will support us to connect with people on economic issues, in the moment policy announcements and key industry headlines, and share #LifeAtRSM.

Placement plan example:

You will have an opportunity to build your skills and knowledge across:

Brand - attracting talent, sponsorship, merchandise, brand guidelines and presentation templates.

Content - thought and blog pieces, campaigns, and guidance to the wider business.

Podcast and video - writing scripts and generating YouTube engagement.

Social media:

- social media best practice, building online communities and paid activity.

Internal communications - internal campaigns, intranet content and community hubs.

PR - external campaigns, engagement, drafting content and press rel