Summary
You will have the opportunity to begin your career in social media with this rapidly growing company and learn all aspects of content marketing from the ground up.
Wage
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Reviews will take place over the duration of the apprenticeship and be based on progress and performance.
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 1 October 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
* Content Management & Scheduling: Plan, create, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms in alignment with our marketing calendar and brand voice.
* Customer Engagement: Monitor and respond to customer comments, messages, and inquiries promptly, ensuring a positive and professional online presence.
* Influencer Collaboration: Identify, reach out to, and coordinate with influencers to create partnerships that align with our brand goals.
* Reputation Management: Proactively manage our online reputation by engaging with customers, addressing concerns, and maintaining a strong brand image across platforms.
Campaign Support: Assist in the development and execution of social media campaigns to drive engagement, increase brand awareness, and boost customer loyalty.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with the paid advertising team to align organic and paid strategies, ensuring consistent messaging and optimal performance.
* Design Collaboration: Work closely with the design team to create visually appealing graphics, videos, and promotional content.
* Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on social media trends, algorithm updates, and industry news, bringing innovative ideas to enhance our digital presence.
* General Marketing Support: Contribute to email marketing, website content updates, and other digital initiatives as needed.
Where you'll work
Unit 4-5, Barnfield House
Sandpits Lane, Accrington Road
Blackburn
BB1 3NY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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
On and off the job training delivered from the workplace via face to face and remote sessions.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
creative media or marketing (grade pass)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Canva and adobe skills
Other requirements
Knowledge of any software programmes will be of benefit such as Adobe or Canva