Technical Department Apprentice

Post available: Monday 9th July 2012 for one year

Cogapp, the award-winning digital media and user experience company based in Brighton, is looking for a new Tech Department Apprentice. This varied and challenging internship will give you the chance to be a part of an innovative technical team working with clients such as The British Museum, Manchester United, The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the BBC.

In return for your energy and enthusiasm you’ll be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience working within the digital media industry. Our studio is open plan allowing everyone to work collaboratively and openly on a range of interesting projects.

Intelligence, aptitude and talent is more important than specific skills/experience. You will get help with the things you don’t know, have the chance to share the things you do, and will undoubtedly increase your skills and experience. You will become familiar with our company blog and if you feel brave enough you can contribute to our monthly Pecha Kucha presentations.

Every couple of weeks you will be involved in a group training session with the technical team and you will also be offered a slice (or two) of cake every Thursday.

Cogapp has an encouraging, positive work ethos and a firm commitment to staff development and welfare.

For the right candidate this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the Digital Media industry and to improve employability and career prospects.

You can find out more about us at these places:

www.cogapp.com
http://www.cogapp.com/blog
www.flickr.com/cogapp
http://vimeo.com/cogapp

Key aspects of the role

  • Programme in Python, PHP and Transcript (training will be provided as appropriate)
  • Edit web pages in HTML
  • Test (configuration, cross-platform and content proofing) web sites, touch screen productions and other interactive installations
  • Database operation and maintenance
  • Desk based research and practical research into technical topics
  • Assist with network support
  • Assist with the maintenance of servers
  • Provide IT support for the studio
  • Manage technical supplies
  • Provide general assistance to colleagues

Skills and qualities

  • Fine eye for detail
  • Energetic
  • Resourceful
  • Tenacious
  • Adaptable
  • Committed / Enthusiastic

Salary

£12,700 per annum

Application process

Please send:
- Your CV
- A 1 page covering letter stating

  • Why you are interested in this position
  • The areas of your course that you have most enjoyed
  • What you are hoping to gain from working at Cogapp
  • Any previous relevant work experience

- and a completed application form which can be found here.

By email to jobs@cogapp.com or by post to Emma O’Sullivan, Cogapp, Lees House, 21-33 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3FE