Digital Copywriter Apprentice

Employer description:
Piranha Solutions have built up a reputation as one of the region’s leading marketing agencies, delivering world-class campaigns from their Preston base since 2001. 

Specialising in advertising, marketing, and digital services including content creation, Piranha has an impressive portfolio of national and international clients to support these claims. Clients such as Glendale Services, Wilkinson Cameras, Newsome Ltd, Trust Inns and many more!

Overview:
QA are excited to work with Piranha Solutions on finding their next copywriting guru!
They are now looking for a passionate Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice to join them.

This is an opportunity for you to really sink your teeth into, you will support with the creation of new content for blogs and web pages, managing SEO, PPC, email, and social media accounts, plus reviewing, analysing, and reporting on campaign performance. 

If you have a creative side and have a passion for writing that needs to be unleashed, then this is the role for you!

Duties / A typical day on the job: 

• Create exciting new articles, posts, pages, adverts, and web content 
• Manage Organic Search (SEO) campaigns 
• Manage Paid Search (PPC) campaigns 
• Manage social media campaigns across a range of platforms 
• Create email marketing campaigns 
• Review campaign performance using analytics 
• Use a variety of tools to support blog writing, creating web page content, designing & scheduling social posts, performing website optimisation, etc.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor.

Desired qualities, skills, and knowledge:

• Excellent written skills and English skills
• Passionate about writing
• Keen interest in digital marketing
• Keen to progress and stay with the company long-term
• Great communication skills – written and verbal
• Use your own initiative & willingness to learn

Essential: 
Having a full driving licence and your own vehicle is required - as the role involves travel.

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. 

Salary: £13,000 per annum.

Working week: Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm - 35 hours.

Benefits:

• Great progression opportunities 
• 20 days holiday not including bank holidays 
• After 2 years of service, 1 extra day holiday for every year's service up to a Max 25 days 
• After 2 years of service, parking will be funded*
• Annual summer & Christmas party*
• Occupational Pension Scheme 

*All company benefits (whether recurring or one off) are discretionary and do not form part of the contract of employment. All company bonus schemes (whether recurring or one off) are discretionary and do not form part of the contract of employment.

Future prospects:
90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. 
Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

Important information: 
Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. 
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