Ad & Media

An advertising and media executive will help with the day-to-day progress of the whole advertising process, from receiving the marketing brief including through to the measurement of how effective the advertisement has been.

In their daily work, they will interact with many other people, processes, and systems. (For example, the client, 3rd party suppliers, the broad team at the agency.) They help campaigns move forward, coping with inevitable setbacks and changes in direction (some at the last minute), whilst showing collaboration and maintaining relationships with all. Usually, they report to an Account or Media Manager.

Typical Job Roles:
  • Advertising and Media Executive
  • A & M E creative specialist
  • A & M E media specialist
  • Account Executive
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Media Account Executive
  • Communications Specialist
Duration
15 months
Level
3
What you need to apply
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Lived in the UK for the past 3 years
  • A grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Not previously studied the course content at the same or higher level
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Career Progression

Marketing Executive
Level 4
Marketing Manager
Level 6

After completing your Level 4, you will be a working professional. To further develop you can do another apprenticeship to gain new knowledge and skills in the industry. 

Career Progression

After completing your Level 3, you will be a working professional. To further develop you can do another apprenticeship to gain new knowledge and skills in the industry. 

Marketing Executive
Level 4
Marketing Manager
Level 6

Course Overview

The Apprenticeship

Core Modules

The apprentice’s training consists of six core modules, delivered one day a week, over the first six months. Core modules are attended by Multi-Channel Marketer, Production Assistant, Ad & Media Executive and Content Creator apprentices, on the first three weeks of each month. For the last week, apprentices receive specialised training to learn skills specific to their standard.

With the core modules completed, apprentices can attend optional Additional Value modules that are chosen in agreement with their employer to attain higher-level skills tailored to their role and the business needs. See the full information for the delivery model and modules.

Principles of Creative, Marketing & Media Module
Core Sessions:
  • Marketing, advertising & creative principles
  • Understanding Audiences & Customer Journeys
  • Branding & Communication
  • Media Landscape & Standards and Ethics
  • Research & Data
  • Project & Supply Chain Management
Specialist Sessions:

These sessions will focus on subjects specific to each individual apprenticeship standard.

Analytics, Data & Optimisation Module
Core Sessions:
  • Social media
  • Ad Tech & Programmatic
  • AI-powered tools
  • CMS & Digital Platforms
  • Metrics & Analytics
  • Reporting & Optimisation
Specialist Sessions:

These sessions will focus on subjects specific to each individual apprenticeship standard.

Campaign & Project Management Module
Core Sessions:
  • Campaign strategy
  • Campaign Planning & Scheduling
  • Creative Briefing & Approval Processes
  • Budgeting & ROI
  • Negotiation & Collaboration Skills
  • Media Buying & Distribution
Specialist Sessions:

These sessions will focus on subjects specific to each individual apprenticeship standard.

Professional Practice & Personal Development Module
Core Sessions:
  • Professional Development & Industry Knowledge
  • Emerging technologies & trends: AI
  • Professional communication skills
  • Presentation & Pitching Skills
  • CV and Portfolio workshop
  • Developing an online presence
Specialist Sessions:

These sessions will focus on subjects specific to each individual apprenticeship standard.

Content Creation & Production Skills Module
Core Sessions:
  • Content Essentials Pt.1
  • Content essentials Pt.2
  • Pixels with Purpose: Creating Assets That Pop
  • Short-form video and planning
  • Video Editing Workshops
  • Audio Production & Editing
Specialist Sessions:

These sessions will focus on subjects specific to each individual apprenticeship standard.

End Point Assessment Module
Core Sessions:
  • Understanding the End-Point Assessment
  • Gateway: Knowing When You’re Ready
  • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs) Explained
  • Portfolio Building
  • Professional Discussion & Presentation Skills
Specialist Sessions:

These sessions will focus on subjects specific to each individual apprenticeship standard.

Added Value Modules

Build your own path, with our Level 4 added value modules. Chosen by the learner and employer to gain advanced skills for the apprentices roles and for greater impact on business objectives.

At the moment, Modular Delivery is being implemented for our Multi-Channel Marketer, Ad & Media Executive, Content Creator and Production assistant standards. These are the added value sessions that can be added to your training:

CreaTech
Module
  • AI foundations for Creatives & Marketers
  • AI For Content Ideation & Copywriting
  • AI for Visual & Audio Creation
  • AI in Production Workflows
  • AI in Marketing & Analytics
  • The Future of AI in the Creative Industries
Arts & Venues
Module
  • Understanding your Organisation Regulations & Legislation
  • Understanding audiences & Effective methods of Engagement
  • Impact & Social Benefit
  • Your Role and Responsibility
  • Fundraising for the Arts
Content
Module
  • Advanced Image Editing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
  • HTML/CSS
  • User Experience Design (UX)
  • User Interface design and prototyping (UI)
Data
Module
  • Advanced excel 
  • Cleaning up data sources 
  • Power BI for Content & Marketing Insights 
  • Introduction to Python 
  • Predictive Analysis & Trend Forecasting 
  • Interactive Storytelling with Data
Building a Value Proposition
Module
  • Consumer Decision Making 
  • Advanced Stakeholder Management 
  • Measuring and Delivering Return on Investment 
  • Reliable Data Sources and Performance Metrics 
Production
Module
  • Adobe Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve
  • Creative Video Storytelling
  • Cameras, lighting and sound
  • Resource requirements for production
  • Broadcast resolution, ingesting, editing and Production environments
Marketing Business Cases
Module
  • Strategic Marketing Concepts and Theories 
  • Strategic Brand Theories 
  • New and emerging trends
  • Regulatory and compliance frameworks 
  • Wider Business Perspectives 
PR & Influencer Marketing
Module
  • Difference between Digital PR and PR 
  • How does PR fit into your marketing strategy? 
  • Influencer marketing 
  • PR strategy

Introductory Projects

Throughout their apprenticeship a learner will do up to 6 projects that will make up part of their portfolio, below are three examples of the types of project they will do.

Project 1 – The advertising Landscape: Exploring the advertising industry and the impact of digital technology on the complex customer journey and how this impacts your organisation

Project 2 – Client Business Objectives: Developing an understanding of individual client objectives and how these are achieved through effective planning, research, and campaign delivery. Outlining the journey from establishing KPIs through to campaign evaluation and reporting.

Project 3 – The Research Process: Identifying the role of research within advertising and how this supports campaign strategy. Advising the team on competitor activity and identifying key consumer audiences to drive effective campaign performance.

Project 4 – Managing Campaigns: Demonstrating your ability to support the campaign delivery process and all the responsibilities in maintaining business systems and regular internal and external reports and communications.

Project 5 – Technology and Trends: Exploring the impact of technology and trends on the advertising process and keeping up to date with the different media channel options and opportunities. How technology impacts your role and the different systems and tools used to plan, track, and analyse campaign performance.

Project 6 – Advertising and Media Commercial: Demonstrating your understanding of the financial process within your organisation. Showcasing how your agency keep track of every aspect of the financial process throughout the lifecycle of a client campaign and demonstrating your role within this process.

Timeline

Months 1-3
  • Preparing for your apprenticeship
  • Preparing for your Employer
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Portfolio projects (Introductory)
Months 7-10
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Seminars
  • Portfolio projects
  • IPA foundation certificate (Preparation and exam)
Months 13-18
  • End Point Assessment

Months 4-6
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Seminars
  • Portfolio projects
  • IPA foundation certificate (Preparation and exam)
Months 11-12
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Portfolio projects
  • IPA foundation certificate
  • Mock Project Showcase
  • End point assessment preparation
Months 1-3
  • Preparing for your apprenticeship
  • Preparing for your Employer
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Portfolio projects (Introductory)
Months 4-6
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Seminars
  • Portfolio projects
  • IPA foundation certificate (Preparation and exam)
Months 7-10
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Seminars
  • Portfolio projects
  • IPA foundation certificate (Preparation and exam)
Months 11-12
  • Off-the-Job training
  • Portfolio projects
  • IPA foundation certificate
  • Mock Project Showcase
  • End point assessment preparation
Months 13-15
  • End Point Assessment
  • Complete your apprenticeship

End point Assessment

There are two parts to the endpoint assessment for the advertising and media executive standard. A slide deck, oral presentation and question and answer session drawn from a work-based project supported by a portfolio of evidence.

The Ad and Media Executive End Point Assessment (EPA) involves the following:

  • Project showcase
  • Practical observation & professional discussion
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Learn in real world scenario’s
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Training

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert in the industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Throughout the 15-month qualification, there are 19 seminars which the apprentice has to attend. These are either at the centre or delivered online via a webinar.

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

  • Centre based/Online learning
  • Work based training
  • One to one

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