Marketing Apprentice

The role will involve learning about and starting to create marketing campaigns working with colleagues across the following areas:

Creating and posting engaging content on relevant social media accounts to B2B and B2C audiences Interacting in real time with customers through digital tools such as Discord and Twitch Monitoring social media & website metrics including SEO performance Maintain content on Wordpress sites and in-house systems Use of mailing list tools, e.g. Mailchimp Attendance at EPIC.LAN and client events to capture live coverage and wider event support as required Support the organisation of and attendance at marketing outreach events (e.g. local events or industry events) Support with the creation of content such as case studies and press releases Assisting with incoming enquiries through digital platforms Measure and evaluate the success of marketing activities Keep up to speed with current marketing best practices and new ideas Reflect the EPIC.LAN brand in all internal and external communications Undertake any other duties and in line with the responsibilities of the post

Training:
Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme

Training Outcome:

To remain and grow with the business after the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

 EPIC.LAN has been running community gaming and esports events since 2003. Over that time, we have built up our expertise and equipment stock to become one of the leading event support providers for gaming and esports in the UK. You will often see us working behind the scenes at some of the UK’s biggest gaming events, providing support across network infrastructure, custom software solutions, production and streaming, as well as game administration teams.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, in normal office hours. Flexible working options -subject to events.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Social media user knowledge,PC & mobile tech user,Basic design (Adobe/Canva),Passion for gaming/esports