Summary
First Thought Care Services is searching for a talented and ambitious Content Creator Apprentice to help share the incredible work we do. If you have a passion for storytelling, digital media, and making an impact, this is your chance to turn creativity into a career!
Wage
£18,000 a year
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. A chance to make a significant positive impact Free tea and coffee 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company events
Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 8 April
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance the organisation's online presence.
* Create, curate, and edit compelling content, including videos and photos, that aligns with the company's brand and resonates with the target audience.
* Manage and maintain all social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) with regular updates and interactions.
* Monitor social media analytics to track performance and make data-driven decisions to improve engagement and reach.
* Produce high-quality video and photo content to highlight the organisation's services, success stories, and events.
* Collaborate with team members to gather content and share stories of the young people we support.
* Create podcast material, edit and post – track the analytics of the podcasts for improvements and what’s working well.
* Using creative software and tools such as adobe, Canva, TikTok analytics, Instagram analytics.
* Plan, organise, and coordinate activities and events for young people, taking into account their individual needs and interests.
* Collaborate with Team Leaders, key workers, and staff to ensure activities align with each individual's care plan.
Where you’ll work
164 Hucclecote Road
Gloucester
GL3 3SH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Content creator (level 3)
Equal to A level
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.
Your training plan
As a Content Creator apprentice, you will work to a marketing brief. You will assist with the creation and distribution of creative content for various digital channels, such as social media platforms, podcasts, and blogs, that aim to boost audience engagement.
Generally, your role will consist of conducting important market research and developing creative ideas, but the exciting part is that no two days are the same, as this can take shape through a range of mediums, from copywriting, to creating graphics, to editing videos.
Throughout your time as a Content Creator apprentice, you will develop crucial content marketing skills, such as the ability to create engaging content for your target audience on TikTok and Instagram, analyse important metrics using Google Analytics 4, and create powerful graphics and video using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills