Content Creator Apprentice

BIG BOX CREATIVE DESIGN LIMITED

TRURO (TR1 3FF)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 April 2026

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Summary

Kick off your creative career at a content creation and social media agency in Cornwall, working on real campaigns for real clients from day one.

This is a paid apprenticeship. You'll earn while you learn, working alongside our team and gaining a nationally recognised qualification in content creation.

Wage

£12,896 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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

31 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

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

As a Content Editor Apprentice, you'll be working hands-on from day one creating and editing content for social media, supporting campaign production, and learning how great content is planned and delivered for a range of clients. You'll be guided by our in-house team while working toward your apprenticeship qualification at the same time.

One day, you might be editing a short-form video for Instagram, the next you're helping put together a content calendar for a client. If you're curious, creative, and eager to learn, this is the role for you. What you'll get involved in:

  • Creating and editing short-form video content for social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
  • Supporting the production of longer-form content
  • Editing and retouching images and graphics using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Working in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for video editing and motion graphics
  • Writing captions, content plans, and supporting copy for client social media accounts
  • Helping manage content scheduling and posting across client channels
  • Learning how to review and approve content through our client workflow
  • Contributing to creative sessions and content planning for client campaigns
  • Taking part in client content shoots and content capture days

What we're looking for:

  • A genuine passion for social media, content creation, and visual storytelling
  • Some experience creating content — personal projects, school or college work, your own channels
  • An eye for what looks good and what performs well on social platforms
  • Familiarity with Adobe tools is a bonus, but we'll train you properly from scratch
  • Good written communication - you can write clearly and adapt your tone
  • Organised, reliable, and takes deadlines seriously
  • Based in or able to commute to Truro for in-studio work What you'll learn
  • Professional content creation and editing across video, photo, and graphics
  • The full Adobe Creative Suite - Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more
  • Social media strategy, platform best practices, and content planning
  • How a content agency works from brief to published post
  • Community management and scheduling across multiple client accounts
  • Client communication and how to present creative work professionally

Where you'll work

TRELISKE
TRURO
TR1 3FF

Training

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

Training provider

CORNWALL 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

You will be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Content Creator.
This apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off-the-job training and on-the-job mentoring and development within the workplace.
You will be expected to attend Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis, with additional attendance if functional skills are required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

There is no parking at the office but there is a bus stop nearby.

About this employer

Bigbox is a content creation and social media management agency based in Cornwall. We work with a growing roster of local and regional businesses - planning, producing, and managing content that builds their brand and drives real results online.

We're creative, fast-moving, and genuinely invested in the people who work here. We've recently moved into a new studio and we're growing the team to match. This apprenticeship is a real opportunity to build a career in content from the ground up.

https://bigbox.media/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027090.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)