Content Creator Apprenticeship

Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic team. You will work with the Marketing Assistant to produce engaging and high-quality content that highlights our projects, services, and company culture. This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in content creation and digital marketing within the landscaping industry.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Content creator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Lunch break: 30 minutes.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Assist in the development of engaging content for various platforms including social media, website, blogs, newsletter and company documents
Graphic Design: Create visually appealing graphics for promotional materials, social media and our website
Copywriting: Write informative copy that aligns with our brand voice and is suitable for our target audience
Collaboration: Work with the marketing assistant to brainstorm and execute ideas for campaigns
Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and audience preferences to inform content strategy.

The ideal candidate will:

Be confident, ambitious and keen to learn
Have an interest in horticulture or landscaping
Possess a strong creative flair with an interest in creating visually engaging content
Be self-motivated – have strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Have an understanding of various social media platforms
Have excellent written and communication skills
Have good IT skills and have previous experience with Canva and Adobe (InDesign and Photoshop).

Where you’ll work

JACK MOODY GROUP

HOLLYBUSH FARM

WARSTONE ROAD

WOLVERHAMPTON,

WV10 7LX

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

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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.
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.

Your training plan

The successful apprentice will complete a full ‘Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship Standard’ qualification
The training will be delivered by Birmingham Metropolitan College at our James Watt Campus on a day release delivery model

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

English (grade A-C / 9-4)
Maths (grade A-C / 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Basic knowledge of plant care
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to travel to both the employer location and also attend college 1 day a week. Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy.

About this company

At Jack Moody Group, we are passionate about transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional and sustainable environments. With over 60 years of experience and commitment to excellence, we have become a leading provider of landscaping services in the UK. We pride ourselves on our creativity, professionalism and dedication to client satisfaction.

https://www.jackmoodygroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for full time employment and further training with the Jack Moody Group

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

BMet Recruitment Team

recruitment@bmet.ac.uk

0121 362 1122

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286528.

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