Social Media Apprentice

Reference SW415
Company Address: Altrincham, England , WA14 1DU
Course Name: Content creator (Level 3)
Course Duration: 15 Months
Salary: £18,000
Start Date: 18/08/2025



Overview

The role’s primary objective is to support the development and execution of engaging, brand-aligned content across social media platforms. They will be collaborating closely with marketing and creative to create, schedule, and publish content that drives awareness, engagement, and conversion whilst aligning to brand campaigns and/or concepts.

 

This role is designed to give hands-on experience in managing social media channels at a brand level, understanding audience insights, and refining content strategies that deliver results whilst elevating and communicating brand.

They will gain practical skills in content planning, trend spotting, short-form video creation and performance tracking — all while helping brands build a consistent and compelling digital presence

This role is ideal for an individual who has a natural passion for content creation, is already doing it in their own time and is a Instagram and TikTok native.

Skills Required:

  • Develop, produce/film, and edit content for social media to a high standard  (TikTok, Instagram etc.) – really crucial 
  • Experience in editing TikToks/Reels and using tools like CapCut and channel editing tools - Crucial
  • Stay on top of trends and industry news to create timely, relevant, and viral content. – really crucial
  • Work closely with creative to produce visuals, videos, and copy that align with brand tone and campaign objectives – we will train
  • Plan and execute content calendars and posting schedules. – crucial and we will train
  • Engage with followers and respond to comments to build community and drive engagement. – crucial and we will train
  • Analyse content performance and suggest optimisations for future posts. – we can train but they will have a natural knack for this
  • Creative – Loves to explore, experiment and push for more and better every time
  • Ambitious – Eager to develop skill into a career
  • Committed – Willing to put the time in
  • Organised – Essential for spinning many social plates
  • Friendly & outgoing – Must be a culture fit
  • Confident – Not afraid of a camera

Entry requirements

•  5 GCSEs grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (including English and Maths)

             


Skills requirements

Communication skills, Creative, Team working, Presentation skills,

Training to be provided

The Juice Academy is a digital marketing Academy based in Castlefield, Manchester. They train up to 80 apprentices a year, whilst the apprentices work with businesses around the North West (and sometimes further afield!). The training is delivered by industry professionals from their sister company, Tangerine Communications. The Juice Academy training sessions are a hybrid of face-to-face learning within the academy in Castlefield, and online delivery via Zoom. Apprentices will also receive the on the job training in the workplace. The final three months of the course will be the ‘assessment period’ during which apprentices are expected to produce a portfolio of work and complete a series of assessments. Full digital marketing training to be provided on-the-job and off-the-job. The Juice Academy partner with Apprentify, who support apprentices in the workplace through development coaching.

The qualification will include:
•    Level 3 Content Creator


Things to consider

25 days holiday, plus birthday off Work place pension scheme Health & Wellbeing – monthly contribution to your choice Flexi-time – 60% office based across the week Fully paid mobile phone Regular team socials – on rooftop terrace and in town Fully stocked fridge and tuck shop treats

Future Prospects

Opportunity to become full time junior content creator/social media executive upon completion of apprenticeship
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