Apprenticeship opportunity in creative industries, Barrow

Apprenticeship Opportunity at Signal Film & Media and Art Gene.

Creative Apprentice in Digital Marketing and Social Media

1 year apprenticeship, 35 hours/week. Pay: National minimum wage (£3.72-£6.31/hour depending on age)

Hone your creative skills working in an artist-led environment in Barrow-in-Furness.

Signal Film & Media and Art Gene are both artist-led companies, seeking one creative apprentice to work between our two studios. You will have the opportunity to effectively double your experience and learning through one apprenticeship, accredited by Kendal College.

If you are keen to develop your skills in marketing and social media, whilst gaining real insight into creative working practices, then we’d like to hear from you. We’re looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual with experience of using social media and good communication skills. You’ll have a GCSE in English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent) and related training such as Arts Award would be a plus, but not essential. Funding may only be available for those aged 16-24 years but the vacancy is open to all ages.

Visit http://www.signalfilmandmedia.co.uk/paid-creative-apprenticeship-in-digital-marketing-and-social-media/ to download a full job description and more detail on what skills are required for this apprenticeship.

Apply by sending your CV and a letter of application to melissa@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk

In your letter, please state why your knowledge, skills and experience make you a good candidate for this apprenticeship. You should refer to the job description as you write this section. Please also state what skills you hope to develop during this apprenticeship, and describe how those skills will help Signal Film & Media and Art Gene achieve their aims. You can learn more about our organizations on the web: www.signalfilmandmedia.co.uk and www.artgene.co.uk

Closing date for applications:  Monday 3 February 2014

Interviews: W/C Monday 17 February 2014