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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Vloggers create and post videos online about their life or specialist interests.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: freelance / self-employed;
There will be
0.5% more Vlogger jobs in 2027.
You could typically:
You could work from home, in a creative studio or in an office.
You can get into this job through:
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.
You'll need:
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.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
It's important that you get as much practical experience as you can.
You could:
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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.
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
You could join the Institute of Data and Marketing for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find some useful resources to help you build the film making skills you'll need from Screenskills.
You could work for a retail, fashion or marketing company, managing a team of freelance vloggers or social media influencers.
You'll need: