Social Media Executive Apprentice

Summary

Glambeauty is a vibrant and growing beauty brand, committed to providing high-quality products while engaging and inspiring our community through social media. We are looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Executive Apprentice to join our team and help bring our brand to life across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Annual wage

£14,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£13,312 - £14k per annum (depending on experience)

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Mondays - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (half an hour lunch)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

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

Develop engaging content, including graphics and product videos, tailored to our target audience
Use tools like Canva to create visually appealing posts (training will be provided if necessary)
Collaborate with the team to produce product-based content - this may involve being comfortable in front of the camera for TikTok
Lives and other video content
Maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent posting and alignment with brand campaigns
Monitor engagement metrics and respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely manner, actively engaging with other
accounts to warm the algorithm
Conduct research on current beauty industry trends and competitors to inform and shape content direction
Organise and promote social media campaigns, contests, and giveaways to boost interaction and engagement

Where you’ll work

133 LEY STREET

ILFORD

IG1 4BH

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

EAST ESSEX VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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.