Content Creator Apprentice

**NOTE**:This placement will suit a multifaceted, forward-thinking, creative individual who feels they would thrive in an environment that requires the use of multiple skills and the doing of different tasks on any given day.
- _**An ability to use designing software such as Adobe Photoshop, In Design, Premier Pro etc IS ESSENTIAL.**_

**Why us?**

MSFDN is an innovative, creative, non-profit organisation with an edge. We have a history of supporting talent and youth from disadvantaged communities in the UK. MSFDN proudly hosts programmes, events and opportunities to upskill and elevate young people with a passion for or would like to pursue their career in the music, media, fashion, and other creative industries. We work with influential professionals and talented youth empowering them to EXPLORE, EXPRESS & ELEVATE both their life and career.

**Job Purpose**:
**PLACEMENT INFORMATION**

**Department**:

- MSFDN Core Team

**Job Title**:

- Content Creator Apprentice

**Included Apprenticeship Standard(s)**:
CONTENT CREATOR (Reference Number: ST0105) - LEVEL 3

**Apprenticeship Duration**:
**Progression Possibilities**:

- Becoming an integral staff member of the MSFDN Core team.

**Location**:

- Islington

**Hours of Work**:

- Up to 40 hours per week
- Office timing: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

**Salary**:

- £5.28 per hour for the first 12 months
- Salary reviewed after the 12-month period with a definite increase to the minimum wage benchmark.

**Experience**:

- No specific requirement

**Possible Roles**:

- Content assistant
- Content creator
- Content producer
- Junior content producer
- Multimedia executive
- Social media assistant
- Social media coordinator
- Social media executive

**Enclosed Apprenticeship Modules**:

- Business context, branding and content
- Platforms and types of content
- Audience Engagement
- Content Planning - sourcing and storing
- Content for SEO, WebDesign and Social media
- Content video and broadcasting
- Creating compelling content
- Content and Web development
- Analytics
- Language, copy editing and proofreading
- Pitching ideas

**Responsibilities**:

- Conducting research/data collection
- Surveys & questionnaires
- Analysing and creating content including media & video content requirements
- Assisting project manager & administrator
- Public relations coordination & communication
- Content scheduling and delivery management
- People & staff management
- Fundraising campaigns content management
- Communication with partners
- Organising and conducting classes / workshops
- Carry out research and interviews.
- Write and create content
- Editing, designing, photography and videography
- Creative storytelling
- SEO
- Content & design management
- Video content planning
- Video production
- Work with other teams at MSFDN and be available for general activities

**Accountabilities**:
The apprentice must;
- be a career-oriented person seeing this position as an opportunity for self-growth.
- be aware of the processes and culture at MSFDN.
- follow all the policies, rules and regulations of the foundation at all times.
- be responsible for attending the quarterly safeguarding training conducted at MSFDN.
- be accountable for all his/her acts at MSFDN.
- actively participate in all the activities taking place at MSFDN.
- show interest in learning & career development
- be available for all kinds of tasks

**OTHER DUTIES**

**OFFICE**
- Day-to-day operations:

- Planning, organisation and creating various content requirements
- Calendar / Scheduling
- Answering the telephone
- Managing live chat functions and communication
- Meeting Minutes
- Varied Research
- Idea Generating / Problem-Solving
- Any Other Ad-Hoc As Required

**HAVE A KEEN INTEREST TO SUPPORT IN**:

- Content Creation
- Social Media
- Marketing & PR (Inc Partnership Relations)
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising / Campaigns
- Event / Project Management
- Creative Writing and Storytelling
- Mentorship
- Establishing and maintaining contacts

CREATIVE MEDIA SKILL
- Graphic Design
- Image Design
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Videography

**PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL**

TECH SKILL
- WordPress

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Qualifications**
- Acceptable communication skills
- Interest in learning new skills
- Ability to work in exceptional situations
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work in teams
- Problem-solving skills
- Creativity skills
- Ability to negotiate and collaborate
- Regularity and punctuality
- Sense of responsibility
- Curious and inquiring.
- Adobe Productions Suite
- Google Workspace Apps & G Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Mac OS

**Experience**:

- No specific requirement

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £5.28 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person