Content Creator Apprentice

Summary

As a Content Creator Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, and digital marketing within the fast-paced events sector. You’ll support the planning, production, and promotion of engaging multimedia content that showcases our events and builds our digital presence.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with some additional hours where required

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 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

As a Content Creator Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, and digital marketing within the fast-paced events sector.

You’ll support the planning, production, and promotion of engaging multimedia content that showcases our events and builds our digital presence.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in creating and editing content (photos, videos, graphics) for social media, websites, and email campaigns
Support the scheduling and posting of content across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Work alongside the management and events teams to capture live content at events
Help track engagement metrics and contribute ideas to improve digital performance
Assist in maintaining and updating website content using CMS platforms
Collaborate on promotional campaigns and digital storytelling
Stay informed on digital trends and apply them to our content strategy
Provide general admin support to the marketing and events teams as required

Skills & Experience (Preferred but not essential)

Passion for social media, video production, and digital marketing
Basic knowledge of tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing apps
Good written and verbal communication skills
Organised and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Creative thinker with an eye for visual content
Enthusiastic and eager to learn

Where you'll work

C/O METROPOLITAN
ALDENHAM ROAD
BUSHEY
HERTS
WD23 2TR

Training

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

College or training organisation

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Blended learning of on and offline training
In person observations at Just Smile's site
A minimum of 6 hours per week 'off the job training'
If 4/C or above has not been achieved in English and maths at GCSE, functional skills will be required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 and above)
Maths (grade C/4 and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We are a dynamic and growing events company based in St Albans, delivering innovative experiences across corporate, private, and public sectors. From festivals and conferences to brand activations and private celebrations, we thrive on creativity, precision, and impact. We’re now seeking a passionate Digital Media Apprentice to join our team and help bring our stories to life online.

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After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress into a permanent role after the apprenticeship

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