Media & Production Business Administration Apprentice

  • Job Reference: VAC1000241428
  • Date Posted: 18 April 2024
  • Employer: IPS International
  • Website: https://ips-international.com/
  • Location: Maidstone, Kent
  • Salary: £12,147.20
  • Sector: Administration, Advert / Media / Entertainment
  • Job Type: Full Time
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Job Description

Talk Media Sales Limited are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in a Media & Production Business Administration Apprenticeship. The successful candidates will act as Production Assistant and will be responsible for liaising with clients to ensure advertising artwork is supplied / created within a given time frame.

What will the apprentice be doing?

 

You will need to effectively communicate with suppliers, to ensure that the product is produced correctly and the requirements are met. 

Duties will include:

  • Managing the production process across multiple magazines by liaising with clients, advertisers and the sales team
  • Working with the sales team and advertisers to ensure delivery dates and production deadlines are met
  • Ensuring files are supplied to printers on time and checking digital proofs against our print ready files for consistency
  • Designing and amending advertisements for clients and advertisers
  • Checking files supplied by clients to ensure that they meet the printer’s specification

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • For this Apprenticeship Standard, learners will have the opportunity to give focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard that will allow for good business acumen, decision making and the understanding of tools and techniques in relation to time and project management
  • The completion of this Apprenticeship Standard will require monthly training visits from a qualified IPS Trainer to help support the Apprentice
  • This will allow them to develop skills and progress the building of the Apprentice portfolio to prepare the learner for End Point Assessment
  • Delivery is primarily carried out through remote visits, but the trainer will visit the learner’s workplace quarterly and at the start of training to allow for a good working relationship between all parties for smooth delivery of the Standard
  • Upon successful completion, the learner will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The candidate will have the opportunity to advance within the Production department to become a Senior Production Executive or, if better suited, into a more creative role as a Senior Designer

Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Project management skills
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Time management

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C) essential

Things to consider

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**