Marketing Apprentice
This role will be a mix between creative and administrative tasks, working closely with our songwriters and staff on marketing projects, involving everything from content creation, building digital marketing assets, copy writing, playlist creation, managing mailing lists, attending gigs and industry events, and marketing partnerships.
Role
About Sony Music Publishing
At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years.
The marketing department is responsible for all pro-active creative activity for our songwriters, composers, partners and staff. This includes social media output, PR/Comms, working creatively with the DSPs and digital partners, and sync client email marketing.
- Social media content creation, inc. short-form video content, informed by central SMP marketing calendar
- Maintenance and management of the sync marketing mailing lists
- Updating of the marketing department calendar and key anniversary calendar
- Playlist creation for SMP UK Spotify channel and sync client marketing
- Copy-writing for marketing pieces, internal announcements & external releases
- Assist and support the team with ongoing sync and marketing reporting
Training
You will complete the Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance. Training will include on-the-job and off-the-job learning to build skills in creating content for different audiences/channels, planning and producing content to a brief, brand/tone of voice, accessibility and inclusive communication, measuring performance, and safe/professional digital practice.
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience and the opportunity for continued career progression.
Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:
- Brand & Brand Awareness
- Content Planning & Pitching
- Content Development
- Principles of Graphic Design
- Image Editing & Manipulation
- Illustration & Vectors
- Video Capture & Editing
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Design & User Experience
- Coding
- SEO & Blog Writing
- Budgeting
- Content Distribution & Social Media
- Analytics & Feedback
For a full overview of the Content Creator Apprenticeship standard please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1
Sony are dedicated to developing talent through apprenticeships, for the right candidate there is potential for a full-time role after the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Content creator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 8th September 2026
- Start Date
- Sunday, 25th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Creative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)