How to become a web content manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You may have an advantage if you do a degree in:
- journalism
- English
- digital media
- marketing
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could take a college course, which may help you to get a trainee manager's job. Courses include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Creative Digital Media
- Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a digital and technology solutions professional degree apprenticeship.
This will typically take around 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to work your way up from a digital content editor role. You'll find it easier to get work if you've got examples of your writing, like articles, blogs or freelance content work.
You'll also need to show experience of:
- content management systems (CMS)
- content and style guidelines
- search engine optimisation (SEO)
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Further information
You can get more advice on working in web content from: