Digital Content Producer Apprenticeship

VERMILLION FILMS LTD

Birmingham (B1 3NJ)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 25 May 2026)

Posted on 14 May 2026

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Summary

An opportunity for a young content creator to join a leading production company as a digital content producer apprentice.

Vermillion Films is one of the leading production companies in the West Midlands producing branded content, commercials and corporate video. 

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  This is a base salary and we will negotiate for the right candidate.

• Training course: Production assistant - screen and audio (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 29 June 2026

• 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

We’re looking for a creative individual with an established interest in digital content production. 

The company shoots regularly so some UK and international travel is expected. Shoots can often take place at short notice and require overnight stays so the candidate must be flexible and able to accommodate unexpected changes to schedules.

The focus of the role will be supporting Vermillion’s Managing Director to gain a solid, hands on grounding in all aspects of production.

Shadowing and working with the Managing Director to gain experience and knowledge.

Duties will include:

• Managing release forms, callsheets, health and safety requirements and invoicing
• Finding and shortlisting cast and contributors
• Managing, copying and checking footage files on shoots 
• Contributing to conceptual thinking and coming up with creative ideas and solutions 
• Supporting the Managing Director, freelance producers and directors and the in house editor

Where you'll work

2 Regent Place
Birmingham
B1 3NJ

Training

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

Training provider

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

Training course

Production assistant - screen and audio (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Interpret a production brief and identify the audience/end user requirements for the production.
• Scope and evaluate ideas and problem solving concepts for a production.
• Develop creative ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions.
• Create a brief for a production, including documents such as a storyboard or treatment or outline script of ideas.
• Present persuasive pitches, ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions.
• Work in line with agreed workflows, adapting to operational and creative changes as they occur and inform relevant stakeholders.
• Support the end-to-end process of production by monitoring budgets, resources and progress and adhering to legislation, regulations, organisational processes and procedures.
• Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace such as Covid compliance.
• Assist cast and crew members and act as a point of contact with the production office and other departments.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships when in production, establishing and using professional networks.
• Provide progress reports to your production coordinator or producer.
• Create, use and store production documentation throughout the end-to-end production workflow.
• Manage and store media assets, creating accurate records of material produced in line with workflows and organisational policies.
• Complete a call sheet/schedule prior to a shoot.
• Scope resource requirements; identify and prevent potential supply problems.
• Identify and assist with sourcing resources for a production, including locations, catering, accommodation, transport, equipment, crew, budget and existing media assets.
• Identify opportunities to deliver sustainable solutions in line with industry standard recommendations.
• Select microphones taking into account conditions and environments.
• Select and set up camera equipment as required.
• Monitor the sound levels and bit rate, identifying any issues during the capturing process.
• Work to a visual technical specification such as resolution, frame rate, pixellation.
• Operate current industry standard equipment and software safely during and post recording.
• Edit and optimise audio or visual material saving in the required format.
• Compress digital assets.
• Select edit points to create a smooth transition in the material and achieve required audio effects using sound and acoustic effects as required.
• Review edited material to ensure appropriateness for the target audience, house style and platform.
• Gather audience data to evaluate the impact and success of a production against its objectives.
• Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the production and identify areas for improvement for future productions.
• Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
• Interpret a production brief and identify the audience/end user requirements for the production.
• Scope and evaluate ideas and problem solving concepts for a production.
• Develop creative ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions.
• Create a brief for a production, including documents such as a storyboard or treatment or outline script of ideas.
• Present persuasive pitches, ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions.
• Work in line with agreed workflows, adapting to operational and creative changes as they occur and inform relevant stakeholders.
• Support the end-to-end process of production by monitoring budgets, resources and progress and adhering to legislation, regulations, organisational processes and procedures.
• Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace such as Covid compliance.
• Assist cast and crew members and act as a point of contact with the production office and other departments.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships when in production, establishing and using professional networks.
• Provide progress reports to your production coordinator or producer.
• Create, use and store production documentation throughout the end-to-end production workflow.
• Manage and store media assets, creating accurate records of material produced in line with workflows and organisational policies.
• Complete a call sheet/schedule prior to a shoot.
• Scope resource requirements; identify and prevent potential supply problems.
• Identify and assist with sourcing resources for a production, including locations, catering, accommodation, transport, equipment, crew, budget and existing media assets.
• Identify opportunities to deliver sustainable solutions in line with industry standard recommendations.
• Select microphones taking into account conditions and environments.
• Select and set up camera equipment as required.
• Monitor the sound levels and bit rate, identifying any issues during the capturing process.
• Work to a visual technical specification such as resolution, frame rate, pixellation.
• Operate current industry standard equipment and software safely during and post recording.
• Edit and optimise audio or visual material saving in the required format.
• Compress digital assets.
• Select edit points to create a smooth transition in the material and achieve required audio effects using sound and acoustic effects as required.
• Review edited material to ensure appropriateness for the target audience, house style and platform.
• Gather audience data to evaluate the impact and success of a production against its objectives.
• Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the production and identify areas for improvement for future productions.
• Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.

Training schedule

You will be undertaking a Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance.

This apprenticeship combines both on-the-job and off-the-job training delivered by the award-winning, creative specialist provider, Creative Alliance.

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience and learn about:

• The video industry landscape
• Genre and idea creation
• Responding effectively to briefs
• Preparing and pitching concepts
• Working within a media team and participating in pre-production
• Managing relationships with talent, contributors, and suppliers
• Budgeting essentials
• Technical skills and communication during shoots
• Editing and post-production workflows

For more detailed information about the apprenticeship, please visit:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-assistant-screen-and-audio-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/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
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Vermillion Films is one of the leading production companies in the West Midlands producing branded content, commercials and corporate video. Our clients range from global brands to local companies and many in between.

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

Company benefits

• Bonus scheme

After this apprenticeship

• Continuous training and potential of full time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031615.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Monday 25 May 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.