Video & Audio Content Producer Apprenticeship

Summary

In this role you will be on the frontline of making videos and podcasts that support all UK consumers. From everyday advice about household hacks, to campaigns directed at the government, you'll work with our team of Producers, Presenters and Videographers. One day you could be helping to make a Tiktok video, the next vox pops for a podcast.

Annual wage

£23,933 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance) 35 hour working week Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days*

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

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

Key responsibilities include:

To plan, produce, script, record and edit engaging, shareable video & audio content. You will work under supervision of senior members of the team.
Pitch ideas based on existing content on our website or something new you think would work well for a Which? video that we haven’t explored yet.
Assist with administration tasks assigned to you by senior members of the team.
Proactively seek out and find ways to improve your skills and the quality of your content.
Track and record the performance of video and audio.

Where you’ll work

CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION LTD

2 MARYLEBONE ROAD

LONDON

NW1 4DF

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

GINGER NUT MEDIA 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.
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

Your training will take place virtually. One day a week you will be coming into our office at 2, Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DF. Futher details about how the course is structured is found here: https://gingernuttraining.co.uk/courses/content-creator-level-3/

More training information

All candidates need to provide proof of a GCSE grade '4' in maths and English to apply as part of the government guidelines. Please note you will not be accepted onto the scheme without this.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Presentation skills
Creative
Initiative
Consumer of social media

Other requirements

Studying for the apprenticeship is an important part of this role, you will be supported by the team to provide evidence for your portfolio and have a project for your end point assessment.

About this company

Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. As an organisation we're not for profit and all for making consumers more powerful. We impact in key areas such as consumer rights, scams, data protection and unfair pricing. Our investigations go deep and our expert advice is completely impartial. Same goes for our product reviews – our rigorous tests and expert recommendations help consumers to make better decisions. Come and champion consumers with us – it's important work. As people we're brave, caring, rigorous and insightful in the way we connect with each other to make change happen.

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

Company benefits

Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days* Fantastic pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.) Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance

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

Content Producer, Video and Audio

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Which?

Linda Williams

Linda.Williams@which.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296016.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Monday 27 January)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

The interview process for this role involves:- On the apprentice open day there will be 5 tasks to complete that represent some of the work we do in the video and audio team. After that there will be a short chat with the executive producer and the principal video producer.

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