Digital Marketing Content Apprentice

Summary

Support the creation and delivery of digital marketing content across company website, social media and other channels. Research audiences, create engaging content, monitor performance and develop skills in copywriting, SEO, content planning and campaign management while working towards a Level 3 Content Creator qualification.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

There may be a salary increase depending on experience. 

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (with half hour for lunch) – 7.5 hour day.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

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

As a Digital Marketing Content Apprentice, you will support the planning, creation and delivery of engaging digital content across a range of marketing channels. Working towards a Level 3 Content Creator qualification, you will help develop content that promotes the brand, engages target audiences and supports marketing campaigns while gaining practical experience in digital marketing and content creation.

Day to day tasks will include:

• Develop written, visual and multimedia content that aligns with corporate positioning
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure content meets campaign objectives
• Schedule and publish content across digital channels
• Monitor content performance and report on engagement metrics
• Assist with SEO, as well as optimisation of content for LLMs (AI), to improve overall online visibility
• Keep up to date with new technologies, platform developments and content trends

Where you'll work

UNIT 8
MURRELL GREEN BUSINESS PARK
LONDON ROAD
HOOK
RG27 9GR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

STRAIGHT A TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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

The Apprentice Training Program will be delivered through a structured online training programme including on and off the job training facilitated in the workplace. 

More training information

You will be expected to attend training sessions, complete coursework and assessments, maintain your portfolio and take an active role in your own professional development.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C - A* or 4-9)
• Maths (grade C - A* or 4-9)

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
• Logical
• Creative
• Reliable
• Dependable
• Self-motivated

Other requirements

This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days working remotely each week so the candidate must be able to stay focused, productive and motivated without constant supervision.