Content Apprenticeship

Summary

They're on the lookout for a passionate and creative Apprentice Content Creator to join their team. You'll work alongside experienced designers and marketers, learning how to bring visual ideas to life across digital and print platforms. From social media graphics to branding projects.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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£15,000-£17,000 per annum.

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 8 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Creating eye-catching graphics for social media, websites, brochures, presentations and more.
Learning how to use professional design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma and Affinity Designer.
Supporting their team with brand development and updates for clients.
Contributing ideas to creative campaigns and projects.
Gaining insight into how a marketing agency operates and works with clients.
Keeping up to date with design trends and techniques.

Where you’ll work

Springwood Drive
Braintree
CM7 2YN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES 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 be delivered in blocks every 4-6 weeks. This will be in our online classrooms, led by a specialist coach from Baltic Apprenticeships.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 5)

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
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Interest in Graphic Design
Willingness to learn

About this company

This isn't your average marketing agency. Based in Braintree, Wingman Marketing is a fast-moving, forward thinking company that believes in giving people real opportunities to grow. Whether you're just starting out or looking to kick-start your creative career, this apprenticeship could be the first step towards an exciting future in design and marketing! They're all about ideas, innovation, and impact - and they work hard to make Wingman a place where people feel supported, valued, and inspired. As they grow, they're looking for new talent to grow with them.

Company benefits

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays! Free parking. Bonus scheme after 3 months probation. Fantastic progression opportunities. Regular team and company social events.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides the skills, qualifications and experience you need to immerse yourself within an exciting, fast-moving industry and become an effective Content Creator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Oliver Jackson

oliver.jackson@balticapprenticeships.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315248.

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Closes in 4 days (Monday 28 April 2025)

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