Summary
Join Locally We Do... Ltd as a Content Creator Apprentice and master the art of impactful storytelling across digital platforms. Learn to craft videos, images, and articles that connect with audiences, while gaining hands-on experience in modern marketing and creative production.
Wage
£16,575 a year
Rising to £23,887 upon successful completion of your first year
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Duration
1 year 6 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
* Contribute to project coordination, meeting logistics, and internal communications
* Assist in developing content calendars for social media, blog posts, and newsletters
* Research local trends, events, and community stories to inspire engaging content
* Write, edit articles, captions and promotional copy for various platforms
* Capture and edit videos and photos of businesses, events and initiatives to promote the Locally We Do… group of businesses
* Design graphics using tools like Canva or Adobe Express for social media and web use
* Upload and schedule content across platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Nextdoor app etc.)
* Track analytics (likes, shares, reach, etc.) and report on campaign performance
* Suggest improvements based on audience feedback and data insights
* Participate in team reviews to refine content strategy
Where you'll work
Marble Hall
80 Nightingale Road
Derby
DE24 8BF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
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
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards a Content Creator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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