Content Creator Apprentice

ELEVATE COMMUNITY PRODUCTION CIC

HOUNSLOW (TW5 9PD)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 26 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 January 2026

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Summary

Join a rapidly growing Narrative Change Studio to master high-end content creation while dismantling stereotypes. This 15-month role offers hands-on training in content creation and digital strategy to amplify voices from the disabled, LGBTQ+, and global majority communities. Apply to build a long-term career in a high-impact media network.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 1.00pm to 9.00pm and Saturday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 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

  • Content Production: Collaborate with members of the LGBTQ+, disabled, and global majority communities to co-create high-value video and digital content
  • Studio Operations: Support the setup of 4K camera equipment, professional lighting, and audio rigs for studio and location shoots
  • Narrative Strategy: Assist in developing and pitching creative concepts designed to shift societal perceptions and build community bridges
  • Marketing & Social Media: Create and schedule engaging assets for our digital platforms to expand the reach of our narrative change projects
  • Production Support: Assist with essential administrative tasks, including shoot scheduling, talent recruitment, and project documentation
  • Post-Production: Support the editing workflow by organising media, syncing audio, and preparing rough cuts for review
  • Community Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for project participants, ensuring an empathetic and inclusive environment during production

Where you'll work

HIGH STREET
CRANFORD
HOUNSLOW
TW5 9PD

Training

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

Training provider

APPRENTIFY 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

  • You will receive comprehensive, hands-on training directly within our high-spec studio at TW5 9PD. The training will be delivered through a blended learning model in partnership with our training provider
  • Location: All practical training and remote learning sessions will take place at our Hounslow studio
  • Structure: You will follow the Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship standard, which includes dedicated "off-the-job" training time during your standard working week
  • Delivery: Training consists of live remote workshops, 1-on-1 coaching sessions, and real-world application of your skills on live production sets
  • Mentorship: You will receive direct mentorship from our senior production team to develop elite cinematography, sound, and editing skills

Requirements

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Enhanced DBS Check: Due to the nature of our community work and our location within a secondary school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
    Geographic Requirement: Candidates must reside within a sustainable commuting distance of our studio in Hounslow (TW5 9PD). We strongly recommend a travel time of under one hour each way.
  • Commute Feasibility: Please research your travel route thoroughly before applying. A commute exceeding one hour is not considered realistic for the long-term demands of this five-day-on-site role.

About this employer

Elevate Community Productions CIC is a rapidly growing narrative change media house dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalised communities. We operate at the intersection of high-end digital media and social advocacy, creating content that shifts perceptions and builds bridges between the LGBTQ+ community, the global majority, disabled people, and those navigating economic hardship.

Two of our flagship initiatives define our work:

  • Elevate Studios: Our main physical and creative project—a high-spec production hub in Hounslow where we co-create high-value digital content, podcasts, and social experiments.
  • Queer Global: A specialised project focused on capturing and celebrating the diverse lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals on a global scale.

As a social enterprise, our mission is to move beyond traditional grant funding toward a sustainable, commercial media network. By integrating community-led talent with professional production standards, we are redefining how stories are told and who gets to tell them.

https://elevatecommunityproductions.org/ (opens in new tab)

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

  • Our goal is to retain high-performing talent. Upon successful completion of this 15-month program, candidates who demonstrate excellence and a strong alignment with our mission will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent, full-time Content Creator role
  • As we scale our operations and expand our media network, there are clear internal pathways to progress into Producer roles and other senior leadership positions within the studio
  • Beyond our organisation, the high-level technical and strategic skills gained here - ranging from video production to narrative strategy—are highly transferable. Graduates will be equipped to secure senior creative roles across the film, television, and digital marketing sectors, or work as independent producers in the global "media for good" landscape

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003852.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 26 January 2026 at 11:59pm)