Apprentice, Internal Communications

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Apprentice to support our Internal Communications and Employer Branding initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong written English, a flair for storytelling, and an interest in creating engaging content that strengthens employee connection and brings the CC&L culture to life. The apprentice will gain hands-on exposure to internal communications, employer branding, content planning, stakeholder management, and employee engagement initiatives within a professional corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging, professional, and well-structured written content for internal and external communication channels.
• Support content planning and coordinate regular updates to the CC&L India Connect page and other internal communication platforms.
• Draft employee announcements, newsletters, articles, success stories, event communications, and leadership messages.
• Assist in creating content for social media and LinkedIn to promote company culture, achievements, and employer brand initiatives.
• Research industry trends, employee engagement practices, and innovative communication approaches.
• Contribute fresh ideas for employee engagement campaigns, social initiatives, employer branding activities, and new communication formats.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across teams to gather information and develop compelling stories.
• Ensure all content aligns with company values, brand guidelines, and communication standards.
• Assist with planning and promoting employee events, celebrations, and recognition programmes.
• Support the tracking of engagement with newsletters, social media posts, campaigns, and other communication initiatives, and use insights to improve future content.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Content Writing & Communication:
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with strong grammar, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to write for different audiences and channels and simplify complex information into engaging, easily understandable content.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Creativity & Innovation:
• Strong creative-thinking and idea-generation capabilities, with the ability to develop original content and innovative communication concepts.
• Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new content formats and engagement approaches.
• Strong visual and audience-centric thinking.
• Digital & Professional Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media content creation.
• Basic design skills using Canva or similar tools will be an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Communications, English, Journalism, Mass Media, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in content creation, employer branding, communications, marketing, or employee engagement.
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders, asking thoughtful questions, and translating information into clear and engaging stories.
• A portfolio, writing samples, blogs, articles, LinkedIn posts, or campus publication contributions will be an advantage.