About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for social media and digital storytelling to kick-start their career. You will work within our small team, assisting with the creation of engaging content across various platforms while undertaking a formal Content Creator apprenticeship programme at Big Creative Media.

We have external media consultants who will have initial set up. Your role is to work with the team and liaise with external team to support with the latest developments and offers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Assist in planning, developing, shooting/writing, and editing multimedia content (videos, graphics, blog posts, social media captions) for various platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and our website.
• Social Media Management: Support day-to-day social media activities, including scheduling posts, monitoring channels for comments/messages, and engaging with our community in a timely and professional manner.
• Research & Trend Analysis: Research social media trends, hashtags, and competitor activity to inform fresh ideas and ensure our content remains relevant and engaging.
• Campaign Support: Collaborate with senior team members on the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, events, and other projects.
• Performance Tracking: Learn to use analytics tools to track and interpret content performance data, contributing insights for future improvements.
• Admin & Organisation: Assist with general administrative tasks, including organising content using content management systems (CMS) and maintaining our content calendar.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship
• The opportunity to earn a recognised Level 3 Content Creator qualification
• Exposure to the full end-to-end content production workflow
• A supportive, creative, and inclusive work environment
• Potential for a full-time permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals

Training to be provided

• Level 3 Content Creator
• In-house mentoring

Personal Qualities

• Team player who is enthusiastic, positive, and confident when communicating with others
• A genuine passion for social media, digital culture, and content creation
• Creative and curious mindset, eager to experiment with new ideas and formats

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail and grammar
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, capable of prioritising workloads
• Basic familiarity with content creation/design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus (training will be provided)

Qualifications Required

You’ll need a good level of English and a strong foundation in graphic design and content creation. Formal qualifications like GCSEs are helpful but not essential.

Things to Consider

The apprenticeship programme and your employment are fully integrated. You will be expected to show strong commitment to both your job role and your training. While the majority of your time will be spent working at Catbird, a dedicated part of your contracted hours will be set aside for training towards your accreditation.

Future Prospects

We will review all future prospects upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.