content writer Bournemouth, England
Job description
About us
Born in 2008, from a journey of solo-travel and self-discovery, we exists to introduce the retail industry to handmade jewellery that won't cost the Earth. With every product made, we enable sustainable job creation for our makers in Bali and the UK. By cutting out big factories, we get money directly into the hands of smart & resourceful artisans.
Digital Marketing Apprentice
An exciting opportunity for a Content Creator Apprentice has arisen to join our Marketing Team. You will be reporting to the Creative Director and Head of Marketing.
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
Range: 16k to 17k
Working week
Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 35 hours a week
Expected duration
18 Months
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Positions
1 position available
What will the apprentice be doing?
· Provide customer service on social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook) for 1 hour each day, 5 days a week. Respond to customer inquiries, comments, and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a positive brand image. Actively interact with followers and aligned brands through likes and comments, fostering genuine relationships to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
· Create and produce 4 to 10 TikTok videos each week, dedicating some time to brainstorming, filming, editing, and scheduling engaging content. These videos should align with the brand's communications strategy and current trends, aiming to increase brand awareness and user engagement on the platform.
· Produce a weekly blog, spending some time on research, writing, proofreading, and scheduling. The blog should be well-written, informative, on-brand, and engaging, covering topics relevant to our target audience and current trends. It should also incorporate SEO strategies to enhance visibility and drive traffic to the website.
· Manage the scheduling of TikTok and Facebook content on a weekly basis. This will be based on our communications strategy, but planning, curation, and scheduling posts for these specific platforms’ formats will be required. This includes writing or adjusting captions, hashtags, images, and timing for optimal reach and engagement through the scheduling platform Later.
· Attend social meetings to collaborate with the marketing team in brainstorming ideas, discussing strategies, and contributing to the overall marketing efforts. Active participation, creativity, and effective communication skills are essential to ensure the smooth coordination of marketing campaigns and initiatives.
Note: The above job description provides an overview of the main responsibilities for the Marketing Assistant role at Pineapple Island. Other duties and tasks may be assigned as necessary, and the specific distribution of hours may vary based on the needs and priorities of the marketing department.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
· Just IT training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
· Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
· Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Content Creator Qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Tech and digital professionals have the potential to earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this Apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
· Communication skills
· Customer care skills
· Email, MS Word, PowerPoint
· Excellent English writing
· Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
· Experience in creating writing
· Creative and organised
· Customer service
· Self-motivated individual
· Able to take initiative
· Team player
· Done some blogging
· Online presence
Qualifications
· GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 4/C - 9/A*) essential
Things to consider
Desirable skills: • Has an interest in surf/travel/handmade jewellery. • Has completed some free online courses in own time. • Side projects within Digital Marketing, blogging. • Online presence.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £16,000.00-£17,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What grade did you achieve for your GCSE maths and English?
- How long will it take you to travel to the office located in BH9 1PA?
- Which social media platforms are you very confident using?
- Do you have experience using social media to promote a company/family business or your own page?
Work Location: In person
