Apprentice Creative Media Producer

MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST (MANAGEMENT)

Birmingham, Walsall, Warwickshire, West Midlands, WEST MIDLANDS, Wolverhampton

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 October 2026

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Summary

Ixion are working with Matrix Academy Trust to recruit a Creative Media Producer Apprentice to work in the Trust Media Team to showcase the events and everyday moments that make our schools special.

Wage

£15,434 a year

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am until 4:00pm. Friday, 8:00am until 3:30pm. May be required to work later for events (time back in lieu).

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 November 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

The Apprentice Creative Media Producer will learn to create and deliver high-quality visual content that showcases the achievements, opportunities and impact of Matrix Academy Trust and its family of schools.

Working within the Marketing & Engagement team, the apprentice will receive on-the-job training in photography, videography and content creation, producing a wide range of content including school videos, recruitment campaigns, social media content, event coverage, pupil stories and staff features.

Alongside their role, they will complete the Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship with the Trust's chosen training provider. Upon successful completion, there will be an opportunity to progress into a Creative Media Producer position.

This role is ideal for someone with a creative eye and a passion for photography, video production and digital content who wants to build a career in the creative and education sectors.

Main Responsibilities

  • Capture high-quality photography and videography across Trust schools, events and activities.
  • Develop an understanding of each school's identity, achievements and priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to showcase pupil experiences, staff successes and community impact.
  • Plan, film and edit content for a range of audiences and platforms.
  • Produce school videos, recruitment content, case studies and campaign assets.
  • Create engaging social media content, including short-form video.
  • Capture interviews, testimonials and storytelling content involving pupils, staff and stakeholders.
  • Ensure all content aligns with Trust branding, values, safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
  • Maintain an organised library of photography, video and creative assets.

Event Coverage

  • Provide creative coverage of Trust-wide events, celebrations and key activities.
  • Work with the Director of Communications, Media & Events to capture important moments.
  • Create post-event content to maximise engagement and reach.

Creative Campaign Support

  • Support marketing, recruitment and engagement campaigns across the Trust.
  • Produce content for websites, social media, publications, presentations and advertising.
  • Contribute creative ideas to enhance campaigns and projects.
  • Provide wider creative support to the Marketing & Engagement team as required.

School Relationships & Support

  • Build positive relationships with colleagues across all Trust schools.
  • Visit schools regularly to capture content and identify opportunities for storytelling.
  • Support schools in promoting their achievements, events and successes.

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Turves Green Boy’s School, Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BS
  • Bloxwich Academy - Secondary, Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7NR
  • Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA
  • Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF
  • Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Woodbrooke Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL
  • MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST, LEAMORE LANE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 7PS
  • Smestow School, Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
  • Wednesfield Academy, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES
  • Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

Training

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

Training provider

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) 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

The apprenticeship will complete their Content Creator Level 3 apprenticeship learning with Ixion.

This will be online delivery, via workshops, one-to-one coaching and mentoring. All training will take place on site and within your working hours.

Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary and will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity is embedded throughout the course.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

DBS Check in:

DBS (grade Happy to have one completed)

Desirable 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative
  • Photography
  • Professional attitude
  • Videography

Other requirements

Due to needing to travel across sites a driving licence and access to transport would be advantageous. The role will include regular travel between all school sites, currently including Walsall, Wolverhampton, Nuneaton and Birmingham. Mileage is paid.

About this employer

Matrix Academy Trust are a Multi Academy Trust of 9 Academies based in the West Midlands. We support over 7,300 pupils and 1,000 staff. Our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception

Company benefits

  • Access to Wellbeing Package including online GP, counselling, physiotherapy, mental health wellbeing, health checks, flu jabs.
  • Free parking.
  • 25 days holiday + 9 bank holidays (8 statutory, 1 discretionary Christmas day).
  • Movement to Trust Pay Scales once you have completed first year of apprenticeship and are aged 19 or over (£25,570).
  • Discounted purchases e.g. Tech.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Consideration for permanent roles within the Trust.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

Steven Lipscombe

Steven.Lipscombe@shaw-trust.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059281.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)