Digital Content Marketing Apprentice in Sunderland

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Digital Content Marketing Apprentice to support the creation and management of engaging digital content across Procure Smart and Spennymoor Town FC (STFC).

The successful candidate will play a key role in capturing, creating and distributing high-quality content that strengthens brand awareness, supports recruitment and employer branding, and drives engagement across both organisations.

A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as the role will involve regular travel between our Sunderland HQ, Manchester, Newcastle, Brewery Field, customer sites, events and other locations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, capture and create engaging photo and video content across a range of locations, including offices, customer sites, events, meetings and STFC matchdays.

• Create and edit both short-form and long-form video content for social media, websites and other digital platforms.

• Develop and schedule content for Procure Smart's Instagram channels, with a particular focus on company culture, employer branding and recruitment.

• Support the planning, creation and publishing of social media content across STFC's digitalchannels, including matchday and behind-the-scenes content.

• Repurpose existing content into different formats and platform-specific edits to maximise reach and engagement.

• Create a variety of content, including interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, promotional campaigns, matchday content and creative short-form videos.

• Ensure content is tailored to the requirements, audience and best practices of each platform while maintaining consistent brand standards.

• Monitor social media trends, emerging formats and audience behaviour to identify new content opportunities and develop fresh creative ideas.

• Maintain organised media libraries, digital assets and content archives.

• Provide general marketing support across both organisations and contribute to campaigns, special projects and wider marketing initiatives.

• Attend events, matchdays and off-site opportunities to capture content as required.

Required skills:

• Practical experience or a strong interest in photography and videography. Phone-based content creation is essential; camera experience is desirable.

• Experience creating and editing content for social media platforms, using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut and Canva.

• A creative mindset with a strong eye for visual storytelling and engaging content.

• Good understanding of social media platforms, trends and content best practices.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across both organisations.

• Flexible and willing to travel and work at events, matchdays and other off-site content opportunities.

• Passion for digital content, social media and building engaged online communities.

Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)

• The learner must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' financial wellbeing, health, family life and work-life balance, including:

Reward & financial wellbeing:

• Uncapped commission, with market-leading earning potential and bonus incentives available for non-sales roles.

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.

• Life assurance worth 2x basic salary, including access to virtual physiotherapy and nutritional support.

• Financial planning support through North Wealth.

• Christmas savings club.

• Salary sacrifice car schemes.

• Healthcare cash plan.

• Perkbox discounts across a range of retailers and services.

Holiday & family support:

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional gifted days, including Christmas.

• Enhanced family policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• Additional life events leave for occasions such as moving home, marriage, a child's graduation and more.

• Enhanced bereavement leave.

• Paid jury duty days.

Work-life balance & wellbeing:

• Early finish Fridays.

• Regular staff socials, events and team activities.

• Opportunities to get involved in charity fundraising and community activities.

• A supportive working environment with a range of wellbeing benefits.

On-site perks:

• Free parking and valet service.

• Free access to darts and pool.

• Breakfast bar available on site.

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

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