Social Media Executive ( 18k- 25k DOE)

Overview

First Internet is a multi award-winning digital marketing agency, established for 27 years, with a variety of clients from local, one-man bands, right up to national and international brands including St Tropez and Original Source.

 

Their staying power in a fast-growing industry has derived from a combination of technical skill, innovative creativity and unrivalled customer service. 

First Internet benefits from a unique combination of experience and fresh insight. The team is made up of bright, young, online marketing, design and development experts poised to breathe life into their clients’ digital marketing strategies and push their businesses forward. 

Are you a hard-working individual looking to jump into a career in the digital industry? First Internet is looking for a content creator apprentice to join their team in south Manchester. Apply Now!  

Main Description:

As a content creator apprentice, you will be planning, developing, creating and evaluating content for the business. Your job responsibilities would include (but not be limited to): 

• Brainstorming new and creative ideas 
• Researching and coming up with content ideas (for digital and traditional channels) 
• Innovating and presenting new content, digital and social media strategies 
• Implementing and supporting content marketing strategies including social media, website, blog, SEO and more 
• Driving traffic to company pages 
• Uploading and editing content on their website 
• Developing engaging online content including videos, graphics, and written copy 
• Measuring and reporting performance of content and digital marketing campaigns, assessing against goals, using relevant sites such as Google Analytics 
• Keeping abreast of new social media sites, technologies, and digital marketing trends and insights; implementing these new technologies and insights in developing campaign 
• Assisting the SEO and client services department with admin tasks 
• Assisting the leadership team with new business proposals and client presentations.  

Skills Required:

• Willing to learn about digital marketing with the desire to pursue this as a career 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• An understanding of marketing is desirable 
• Knowledge of social media 
• Fantastic organisational skills  
• Computer literate. 

Entry requirements

• 5 GCSEs grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (including English and Maths)
• A keen interest in digital marketing, social media and content production  
• Well organised  
• Creative
• Motivated  
• Friendly 

Skills requirements

Training to be provided

We recognise how important content is for businesses looking to promote, sell and market their products and services. Additionally, we know how exciting a career in content is and the vast opportunities that follow suit. That's why we've crafted our Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship course, equal to an A-Level qualification, to help tomorrow's talent kick start their career. What’s more, we're allowing businesses to broaden their horizons when it comes to content. 

Our Content Creator apprenticeship is designed to develop multimedia content from written, audio, and visual to everything in between. We allow talent to produce content that spreads across multiple platforms and media. In addition, our programme shows apprentices how to develop messaging to maximise audience engagement for brands. 

Apprentify's Content Creator apprenticeships are perfect for hard-working individuals who love to express creativity through work. In addition, they are ideal for any company looking to upskill their existing content teams or bring fresh minds into their business. Our Content Creator apprenticeship opens multiple doors for you, whether you're a business owner, department manager, or talent. This opportunity allows passionate people to gain skills in a constantly growing industry.

The primary duties we cover on our Content Creator apprenticeship are:

• Plan and develop creative content aligned with the brief and budget/costs.
• Interpret the strategy and objectives of the brand and align these to the content.
• Research, prepare and develop the media messaging to maximise audience engagement.
• Develop and create written content for various media.
• Create visual and audio content for multiple media.
• Store content securely and methodically to enable efficient access and retrieval.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to plan and align content delivery with business objectives.
• Manage content online using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the content produced against the original plan and recommend improve

Things to consider

• Creative license to develop within the role and bring your own unique flair to it. • In a great location with bars, restaurants and shops nearby. • Hybrid working opportunities. • Opportunity to attend events/ travel etc. • Your birthday off. • Regular company breakfasts/office drinks • Office dogs! • Company away days/team building

Future Prospects

There is opportunity to become a social media account manager and contribute to the growth of the department and the entire business.