Video Content Creator Apprentice

Blackball Media / Car Dealer Magazine

GOSPORT (PO12 1BS)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 October 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

Black Ball Media is looking for an apprentice to join their video production team, helping with filming, editing and producing content. They are looking for someone with an interest in video production and some basic editing skills who could develop into a fully fledged videographer/editor.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 30 minute lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 January 2027

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

  • Create video content for the Car Dealer Magazine YouTube channel
  • Film, plan and edit videos to engage with the Car Dealer audience
  • Edit social media shorts for Instagram and TikTok
  • Plan a social media strategy for the Car Dealer Magazine channel
  • Come up with ideas for video content on a weekly basis
  • Produce around three long form videos per week for the YouTube channel as well as social media shorts

Where you'll work

UNIT 1-2 WARRIOR COURT
9-11 MUMBY ROAD
GOSPORT
PO12 1BS

Training

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

Training provider

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 apprentice does not need to come to college at all, all learning can be completed remotely. The apprentice must complete 348 Off-the-Job hours over the course of their apprenticeship alongside work that is set by their Work Based Trainer.

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

  • Video editing skills
  • Social media strategy planning
  • Outgoing
  • Energetic
  • Proactive

Other requirements

Knowledge of video equipment and filming skills would be desirable but not essential.

Applicants must be 18 years old or above due to being a key holder.

About this employer

Blackball Media Limited is a micro-sized automotive content, PR, video production, and marketing agency based on the south coast of England in Gosport, Hampshire. Launched in 2008, it is the publisher behind Car Dealer Magazine, the UK’s leading business to business motor trade title.

https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer five weeks holiday per year, plus bank holidays, we close during the Christmas break (three days to be taken from annual holiday allocation) and offer a sabbatical after five years service, of 6 weeks holiday or 6 weeks pay or a combination of the two.

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).

We hope a successful Content Creator Apprentice will go on to form an integral part of our video team helping create video content across the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

Lia Goad

emilia.goad@hsdc.ac.uk

023 9431 9368

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060086.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)