Content Creator Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a creative and motivated individual to join Focus Micro Systems based in Oxford as a Level 3 Content Creation Apprentice.

Annual wage: £15,500 a year
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Training course: Content creator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 15 October
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

Responsible for crafting engaging visual, audio, and written content across various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Develop audio content that showcases their exceptional team and innovative products, complemented by animation backing sounds
Create eye-catching images, animations, and written content such as blogs, social media posts, and email campaigns
Work closely with the team to determine budgets for content creation
Gain experience in optimising content for search engines (SEO) and utilising Hootsuite for efficient content scheduling
You will also gain exposure to Photoshop and the Adobe platform.
Support clients with information, advice and guidance

Where you’ll work

Belmont House

Bayswater Farm Road

Headington

OX3 8BX

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

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.