Content Creator Apprenticeship

APOLLO ACTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Prescot (L34 1LA)

Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

Posted on 22 August 2025

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Summary

At Apollo, we’re changing the game for young people across Knowsley — and we’re just getting started. Apollo Active is a dynamic, youth-first organisation delivering high-quality sports, education, and community programmes that break down barriers and create real opportunities. Whether it’s coaching, mentoring, or education.

Wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 2 October 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

  • Plan, film, and edit high-quality video and photo content across Apollo’s sports, education, and community programmes
  • Manage and grow Apollo’s presence on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, ensuring content is engaging, consistent, and on-brand
  • Lead the creation and launch of ‘Apollo TV’, our new youth -focused YouTube channel, including episode planning, filming, editing, and publishing
  • Conduct interviews and podcasts with young people, staff, and special guests, giving a voice to real stories from within our community
  • Attend Apollo’s events, holiday camps, and sports trips across the UK and abroad, gaining hands-on experience, capturing key moments, and being part of unforgettable adventures
  • Capture day-to-day highlights through photography and video across our sessions in schools, leisure centres, and community hubs
  • Create and schedule social media posts and reels that reflect Apollo’s energy and mission, using trending formats and music
    Design basic graphics (e.g., thumbnails, posters, quote cards) using tools like Canva or Adobe
  • Stay on top of content trends in youth sport, podcasting, and social platforms, bringing fresh ideas to the table
  • Organise and maintain a growing content library, ensuring all footage is correctly labelled and archived
  • Work closely with coaches, staff, and young people to ensure they feel confident and represented on camera

Where you'll work

10
Vicarage Place
Prescot
L34 1LA

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

We work across every part of Knowsley, bringing our free and inclusive sports model to schools, leisure centres, parks, and community hubs. From Halewood to Kirkby, Stockbridge to Huyton, we’re active where it matters -  on the ground with the young people who need it most

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Creative

About this employer

At Apollo, we’re changing the game for young people across Knowsley — and we’re just getting started. Apollo Active is a dynamic, youth-first organisation delivering high-quality sports, education, and community programmes that break down barriers and create real opportunities. Whether it’s coaching, mentoring, or education, everything we do is rooted in impact, energy, and purpose. We work across every part of Knowsley, bringing our free and inclusive sports model to schools, leisure centres, parks, and community hubs. From Halewood to Kirkby, Stockbridge to Huyton, we’re active where it matters — on the ground with the young people who need it most. We’re proud to work alongside some of the biggest names in sport, including: Steven Gerrard Academy NFL Jacksonville Jaguars UK England Athletics Golf Foundation LTA Tennis coaches These partnerships give our team and participants exclusive access to elite-level support, training pathways, and national opportunities. Working with Apollo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something bold, community-led, and constantly evolving. If you’re passionate about making a difference, love working with young people, and want to be surrounded by a team that’s ambitious, energetic, and supportive — this is the place for you.

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

After this apprenticeship

After completing a Content Creator apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills to produce, edit, and publish engaging digital content across different platforms.

Career progression may include:

  • Content Creator / Digital Content Executive – Creating and managing content for websites, blogs, and social media
  • Social Media Executive / Manager – Running and growing social media channels for brands or organisations
  • Digital Marketing Executive – Expanding into wider marketing campaigns, analytics, and online strategy
  • Multimedia Producer – Specialising in video, photography, or graphic design
  • Freelancer / Creative Entrepreneur – Offering your services directly to clients or building your own brand
  • Progression to higher-level apprenticeships or qualifications in marketing, PR, or media production
  • This apprenticeship builds a strong foundation for creative and digital careers, with opportunities to grow into senior roles such as
  • Content Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, or Creative Director

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338575.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

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