Content Creator Apprentice

Summary

Are you passionate about social media and excited to kickstart your career in marketing? As our Social Media and Communications Apprentice, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Sparq’s growing digital presence. Your primary focus will be on managing and growing our presence across TikTok and Meta platforms to boost brand awareness.

Wage: £14,500 a year
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Training course: Content creator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 28 February
Duration: 1 year 4 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

Content Creation: Develop and post engaging content for platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Photography & Videography: Capture and edit content from our exciting events to share with our audiences.

Social Media Management: Respond to comments and direct messages, maintain a regular posting schedule, and ensure our platforms stay active and engaging.

TikTok and Reels: Create, participate in, and edit fun and creative videos to grow Sparq’s brand awareness.

Video Editing: Use various software tools to create polished, professional content.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 5-6

SCALA COURT

LEEDS

LS10 1JD

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

NOWSKILLS 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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Creative

About this company

At Sparq, we bring events to life. As a full production event partner, we specialise in creating live, virtual, and hybrid events that seamlessly blend creativity with cutting-edge technology. From multi-site live streams and immersive virtual experiences to in-person conferences and gala diners, our mission is to inspire and connect audiences while leaving a lasting impact. Based in Leeds, our talented in-house team of experts covers everything from sales and project management to event management and technical production. We operate across the UK and Europe, delivering events as diverse as the YouTube Gaming Awards Watch Party, Toni & Guy Breakthrough Finale, Barclays Roadshows, The Travel Counsellors Annual Conference, and the P&O Ferries Naming Ceremony. No two days are ever the same at Sparq, and we thrive on the variety and challenge each new project brings.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate may be offered a full-time role within the Marketing team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOWSKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297476.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 25 February)

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