Social Media Manager and Content Writer Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a Social Media Manager to join our growing team whilst also taking advantage of learning from an apprenticeship. Established in 2021 we have grown locally and further a field and are growing quickly due to our quality of service and work.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: Content creator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4.10pm Working Hours can be negotiated are flexible.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

- Create social media posts using already prepared photo/video content to be posted on a range of client’s social media accounts

- Write captions based on specific audiences
- Prepare, manage and execute social media campaigns for a range of clients.
- Manage workflow efficiently alongside the team.
- Assist other areas of the business which may include: podcast recording, photography/videography and visual content creation.
- Work effectively within a growing team and be open to learning other areas within the business.
- Actively look for areas of improvement within own work but also within the companies’ services

Where you’ll work

Roe Street

Macclesfield

SK11 6UT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Your training course

Content creator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret the aims of the brief.

Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.

Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.

Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.

Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.

Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.

Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.

Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.

Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.

Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.

Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.

Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.

Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.

Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.

Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.

Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.

Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.

Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.

Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.

Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.