Creative Media Technician Apprenticeship
Novaro Social Commerce LTD · Manchester · posted 28 July 2026
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The Role -
Novaro Social Commerce are looking for someone that will be working closely with our Studio Manager to support the setup, operation, and breakdown of daily TikTok Shop livestreams. This is a hands-on technical role with real responsibility from day one.
Key Responsibilities -
- Livestream & Technical Setup
- Set up and operate livestream systems (e.g. OBS/vMix or similar)
- Assist with and gradually take responsibility for:
- Camera operation
- Basic vision mixing.
- Live audio setup and mixing
- Monitor live stream quality, signals, and troubleshooting during broadcasts
Studio & Set Operations -
- Build, move, and break down studio sets
- Assist with lighting setup
- Handle cables, stands, tripods, and studio equipment safely
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe studio environment
TikTok Shop & Live Commerce Support -
- Prepare products for live streams
- Ensure correct product placement and presentation on set
- Assist with run-of-show preparation
- Support during live shopping broadcasts
Equipment & Technical Admin - Help manage -
- Equipment storage
- Basic maintenance checks
- Kit lists and studio inventory
- Provide basic production admin support
- Support general day-to-day studio operations
This role is ideal for someone who is:
- Genuinely interested in live production, streaming, and studio technology
- Comfortable working with - Cameras
- Sound equipment
- Computers and software
- Cables and technical kit
The person has to:
- Be practical, reliable, and willing to learn
- Remain calm under pressure in live broadcast environments
- Organised and happy to support a small team with varied tasks
- Willing to take direction and grow into independent technical operation
- Enthusiasm and the right attitude matters most
Your training
You will be completing a Production Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance.
You will have training on the job and off the job with the award winning, creative specilaised provider Creative Alliance.
Here you will learn the following -
- The video industry
- Genre and Idea creation
- Responding to brief
- How to prepare and pitch
How to operate in a media team and be part of pre production - Dealing with Talent, Contibutors and Suppliers
- Budgets
- On shoot - technical skills and communication skills
- Editing and post production workflow
Please see full apprenticeship information:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-assistant-screen-and-audio-v1-1
Where it leads
The Opportunity to become a full time member of the Team after the successful outcome of the Apprenticeship.
About Novaro Social Commerce LTD
Novaro Agency is a growing e-commerce and TikTok Shop agency working with leading brands to deliver high-performing live shopping content. We operate a dedicated multi-set livestream studio providing live commerce production for our clients.
This is a practical role for someone who wants experience in livestreaming, cameras and studio operations.
Things to consider
Flexibility to work at different locations.
A typical working week, is 9.00am - 5.00pm, with evening shows a couple times per week (12.00pm - 8.00pm for example), and sometimes a 1/2 a day over the weekend. However, evenings and weekends will be fairly split between the apprentice and Manager, and any extra time can be taken back. So flexibility really is important.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Grade C / 4 or above) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Grade C / 4 or above) — essential
Where you'll work
- PORTLAND BUILDINGS, 127-129 PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER, M1 4PZ
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