Social Media Content Creator Apprentice

Company:

Address:

47 Church Street ,Chelmsford ,CM2 7JA

Salary: £ 23809 peryear

Working week: Mon to Thu. 9.00-5.00pm Fri 9.00-4.00pm

Description:

Overview

At Freelance SEO Essex, we help local businesses get found online and turn visibility into real results. Since 2011, we’ve been working with small to medium-sized companies across Essex, London, and the South East to improve search rankings, drive more website traffic, and generate high-quality leads. We are looking for a creative, motivated Content Creator Apprentice to join our marketing team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital storytelling, social media, and visual content production.

You will support the development of engaging content across multiple formats and platforms, working alongside our marketing team to bring ideas to life and help grow our online presence.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, marketing coordination, and campaign support, while being guided and developed through the Level 3 Multichannel Marketer Apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation

Produce engaging short-form videos, Reels, LinkedIn clips and behind-the-scenes content.
Develop static graphics, carousels and basic design assets using Canva or similar tools.
Capture on-site content (photos, videos, interviews) from team activities, events or client projects.
Assist in preparing written content such as captions, SEO-friendly blog snippets, and email content.
Work with the Head of Sales & Marketing to generate creative ideas and campaign concepts.

Social Media

Create, schedule and publish content across LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Monitor social channels and engage with followers in a professional and brand-aligned way.
Stay aware of trends, audio, and platform updates to suggest creative opportunities.
Maintain weekly content calendars and support in drafting social post ideas.

Marketing Support

Assist with email marketing campaigns, including building newsletters and updating templates.
Help update website content, blog posts or imagery through our CMS (WordPress).
Gather content from internal teams such as case studies, testimonials, team news or results.
Support with events, webinars and promotional activities.

Marketing Coordination & Admin

Keep the marketing asset library organised (photos, videos, graphics, copy templates).
Assist with CRM tasks such as uploading contacts, organising lists, and tagging campaigns.
Conduct research into trends, competitors and content ideas.
Maintain trackers for social posts, blog planning and campaign activity.

What You Will Learn

Video creation, editing and optimisation for social platforms
Brand storytelling and visual communication
Content planning and campaign execution
Social media analytics and reporting
Copywriting skills for different audiences and channels
How to operate inside a professional marketing team and support real client-facing work

Requirements:

Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 is essential

Desirable Skills, Characteristics & Personality Traits

We are looking for someone who naturally demonstrates:

Creative & content-focused

Enjoys filming, editing or designing content
Thinks visually and can spot good storytelling opportunities
Curious about digital trends, social media and new formats
Organised & reliable
Able to plan ahead and meet deadlines
Takes pride in producing accurate and polished work
Keeps files, folders and projects neatly organised

Proactive & enthusiastic

Shows genuine interest in marketing and content creation
Asks questions, seeks feedback and enjoys learning
Brings ideas to the table and isn’t afraid to try new things

People-oriented

Friendly, confident and comfortable engaging with team members
Good communicator, both written and verbal
Can represent the brand professionally online and in person

Personal qualities

Positive attitude
Attention to detail
Willingness to take ownership
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and eager to develop new skills

Skills required:

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Creative,

Training to be provided:

You will be completing Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprentice

As a Multi-Channel Marketer Apprentice, you help with planning, creating and implementing, impactful marketing campaigns across digital platforms. As part of the Marketing team, the multi-channel marketers will contribute to the implementation of the Marketing strategy and plans. You will be responsible for delivering day-to-day marketing activities across a multitude of platforms, channels and systems that are essential to the Marketing function and activities of the company.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:

Creating your Portfolio

Marketing Principles & Theory

Branding Theory and Effective Communication

Understanding your Audience & Customer Journey

Research Methodologies and Competitor Analysis

Understanding Business Vision and Objectives

Budget Management – Understanding ROI

Marketing Campaign Planning and Scheduling

Marketing Plan Implementation

Content Creation:Planning and Development

Content Creation:Tools (Practical)

Copywriting – Persuasive writing techniques

Quality, Standards and Legislation

SEO: Introduction

CMS/WordPress & Cornerstone Content

Metrics & Analytics: Measurement tools

Reports & Optimisation: Google Analytics

The Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship includes an end point assessment. This is done in the final part of the apprenticeship and is how the apprentice is judged on their learning and will include:

• Producing a written Report
• Portfolio of evidence based work
• Presentation and Q&A
• Professional Discussion based on Portfolio

For a full overview of the Multi-channel Marketer standard visit https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/multi-channel-marketer

Personal Qualities:

Not Applicable

Things to consider:

Future prospects:

Potential for full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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