Social Media Apprentice

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Opportunity information

Salary £18000 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 15/08/2025

Description

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)
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

Skills required

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Future prospects

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

Hours per week 37.5
Working week Mon-Fri
Apprenticeship standard Content creator (Level 3)

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