Content creator apprentice

WANDER FILMS LIMITED

Middlesbrough (TS1 1PQ)

Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 September 2025

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Summary

Northern Skills is recruiting for Wander Films Ltd for a Content creator. You’ll get hands-on experience from day one: shooting, editing, brainstorming campaigns and helping deliver content that beats the scroll! You’ll learn from a Team that’s creating work for household brands, while also helping us develop content for our own original TV slate.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Discretionary Annual Bonus

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Shooting and editing content for social, campaigns and branded products
  • Supporting the team on set and in the studio
  • Helping brainstorm creative ideas and pitch content concepts
  • Getting stuck into planning and producing shoots
  • Learning how we craft concept strategies that blow up brand personality
  • Helping keep Wander Films ahead with continuous learning & development
  • Keeping the studio tidy and organised, storing kit properly and logging accurate hours
  • Other stuff we might need you to do from time to time

Where you'll work

23-25 Albert Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 1PQ

Training

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

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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.

Day Release Online study.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Adaptable
  • Passionate

About this employer

We’re Wander. A multi-award-winning content agency and production company working with brands like BBC, Riot Games, Greggs and more. We make mint content, craft bold campaigns and produce TV documentaries that get people talking. We’re disruptive, creative and a little bit cheeky. If you're looking for somewhere safe, predictable and boring, this isn’t it.

https://welovewander.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

4 additional Mental Health days per year. Flexible hours and hybrid working. Development Plan. Training and mentorship are available. Dedicated professional development hours every month. Studio closes over the Christmas period. Birthday gift card.

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342084.

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Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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