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Vlogger
Video blogger
Vloggers create and post videos online about their life or specialist interests.
Average salary (a year)
£0
Starter
£0
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
0.0 to 0.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
freelance / self-employed
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; volunteering; teaching yourself; short private training courses
College
You can do a college qualification to get practical skills in using editing equipment and software. Courses include
Level 1 Award In Video Editing and Production for Creative Media Industries, Level 2 Certificate in Creative Digital Media, Level 3 Diploma in Digital Content Production
A course that includes work experience will give you the chance to make contacts in the industry.
Entry requirements
You'll need:
  • 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could learn useful skills for this role by doing a Content Creator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or Multi-channel Marketer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
These can take up to 1 year and 6 months to complete, as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Volunteering
It's important that you get as much practical experience as you can.
You could
volunteer to create and edit videos for charities, do a work placement in a digital marketing agency, edit student or community film productions, work on content for an employer's social media channels
Do IT has more information on volunteering opportunities in your area.
Other Routes
You could build up your skills and knowledge using free online learning resources that show you how to create vlogs and edit video and sound.
You could also take short courses in video editing run by film schools and private training providers.
More Information
Career Tips
You can get advice and tips online from other vloggers who have recently started up.
Many people start vlogging as a hobby alongside doing other paid work. This gives you the chance to get subscribers or followers while you improve your skills
Professional And Industry Bodies
You could join the Institute of Data and Marketing for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further Information
You can find some useful resources to help you build the film making skills you'll need from Screenskills.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of media production and communication
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to understand people’s reactions
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    Thinking and reasoning skills
    Persistence and determination
    The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    The ability to use your initiative
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
You could typically
plan what to film and write scripts, get permission to film people or locations, make short films with a video camera or mobile phone, use software to edit your videos and add text or special effects, tag videos with web links for products you promote, promote your vlog to get more followers, answer viewers' questions, analyse web tracking data on your channels to understand what works best, keep up to date with other vloggers' activity and new technology
Working environment
You could work from home, in a creative studio or in an office.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
You could work for a retail, fashion or marketing company, managing a team of freelance vloggers or social media influencers.
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