Job Title:  Marketing & Communications Assistant

Reporting to:  Communications Manager

Direct Reports  N/A 

The Marketing & Communications Assistant will play a vital supporting role across Wake Media’s client programmes and internal marketing activity.

This role is ideal for someone with a flair for storytelling, strong organisational skills, and a passion for marketing and events. You’ll work across a varied mix of projects that span content creation, social media, PR, and event support—making it an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a specialist B2B agency environment.

As part of the Communications Team, you’ll help bring ideas to life—crafting compelling content, supporting media outreach, coordinating events, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, freelance talent, suppliers, and international clients to help amplify maritime brands and drive real impact.

You’ll thrive if you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and confident juggling multiple tasks. A natural communicator with a keen eye for quality, you’ll help uphold our high standards while learning and growing within a fast-moving, globally connected agency. An interest in the maritime or energy sectors is a plus—but curiosity and adaptability matter just as much.

This is a hands-on, varied role for someone eager to build a career in communications and/ or marketing, gain exposure to global projects, and grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities:

Content & Communications Support

• Assist in producing engaging, accurate, and on-brand content for a range of platforms, including marketing materials, social media, press releases, website content, and editorial features
• Support the day-to-day management of Wake Media’s LinkedIn presence, scheduling creative and targeted posts aligned with campaigns and agency activity.
• Contribute to Wake Media’s quarterly newsletter and ensure internal marketing assets are up to date and well-maintained.
• Provide proofreading and editorial support for content created by the wider team and clients, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Conduct media monitoring and analysis to track campaign coverage and provide insights that inform future activity.

Event & Campaign Coordination

• Coordinate support for both Wake Media and client events—including virtual webinars, conferences, and international trade shows.

Professional Development & Culture

• Stay informed on trends across maritime, energy, and digital communications to help evolve client programmes.
• Take part in regular internal knowledge-sharing and creative brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain a collaborative, solution-focused attitude and contribute to the positive culture of the agency.

Representation & Networking

• Represent Wake Media professionally at industry events, online and in person.
• Support relationship-building with media partners, event organisers, and client stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites as needed to maintain strong relationships and deliver on project objectives.

About you

We’re looking for a creative, organised, and proactive Marketing & Communications Assistant who’s passionate about storytelling and ready to grow within a fast-paced B2B agency environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety—whether it’s writing compelling content, supporting media relations, or helping coordinate events. You’ll be someone who brings energy and attention to detail to everything you do, with the confidence to juggle multiple projects and collaborate across teams and clients.

You’re a strong communicator with a natural curiosity, able to turn complex industry topics into engaging narratives. You take pride in your work, meet deadlines with ease, and enjoy being part of a team that values both creativity and accountability. You’re eager to learn, develop your marketing skills, and build meaningful experience across the full spectrum of communications.

If you’re looking to make your mark in a specialist agency serving the maritime and energy industries—and you want to do it surrounded by supportive colleagues and global clients—this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter and apply by Tuesday 23rd December.