Summary
This Content Creator Apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working with businesses to build their online presence. As an apprentice, you will learn how to plan, create, and distribute digital content across various platforms, including social media, websites, and email marketing.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
30 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
5
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 and schedule engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
* Assist in producing videos, blogs, graphics, and other digital marketing materials
* Research trending topics and best practices to enhance content engagement
* Work with teams to plan and execute digital marketing campaigns
* Analyse performance metrics and suggest improvements for content strategy
* Stay up-to-date with social media trends and platform updates
Where you'll work
Electric House
3 Wellesley Road
Croydon
CR0 2AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EXCELLENCE-SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
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
Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
* Mathematics (grade Grade 4/C or above)
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
* Analytical skills
* Creative
* Keen interest in Social Media
* Digital Marketing Skills
* Content creation Skills
* Basic knowledge of Canva
* Photoshop, video editing tools
* content management platforms