Content Creator Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice who is vibrant, enthusiastic and talented to fill a Marketing role. If you have at least some experience in using video editing software (e.g. Premier Pro), along with Photoshop, then you could be the perfect candidate for this job. However, experience is not required.

Annual wage

£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,000 - £20,000 per annum depending on experience

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

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

Plan and produce compelling creative video and photo content to support all our marketing activities – recording and editing

Schedule and publish the content across various platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok

Updating the websites with the video content as well as blog posts and case studies

Develop relationships with customers for ongoing video content

Managing the CRM system to monitor RPO and cost vs spend

Liaise with third parties for graphic design and promotional material such as brochures, leaflets and email newsletters

Liaise with our third party digital agency to monitor campaigns and ad spends through Facebook, Google, Bing, and Microsoft ads to evaluate ROI – this includes supplying the agency with video and photo content

Keep up to date with industry best practices and monitoring of video content activities of competitor websites

Where you’ll work

73 Jay Avenue

Teesside Industrial Estate,

Thornaby, Stockton on Tees,

UK

TS17 9LZ

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

ZENITH PEOPLE 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 apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 15 months, method to be confirmed. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve a level 3 qualification as a content creator.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Team working

About this company

We at Vixen Surface Treatments are a global leader in the manufacture of quality surface finishing solutions, with a strong focus and knowledge in Wet blasting processes and solutions. All of our Solutions are designed and built in our factory to the highest standards and to specific requirements of our clients. Vixen manufacture thousands of machines every year, the details of which can be accessed on our website. Should a requirement not be met by our standard range we can quickly and cost-effectively produce a bespoke machine, designed and built with your specific application and process requirements. Supplying machines is only the beginning for Vixen, with a highly trained team of service and commissioning engineers dedicated to our customers offering commissioning and service contracts on all our machines, as well as breakdown cover with quick response. We also have a large after-sales team who are dedicated to advising on blast media and spare parts, and aim to provide the best service possible for customers.

After this apprenticeship

Potential full time opportunity at the end of their apprenticeship. Ideally the candidate will then progress within the organisation.

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