50 FORWARD CREATIVE & DIGITAL
WHAT ARE CREATIVE AND DIGITAL INDUSTRIES?
Creative and digital industries are about the creation and development of products and ideas. They include industries such as computer games design, animation, social media, film and TV, graphic design and advertising, music performing arts, libraries and visual arts.
They are home to many artists and creative people. But you don’t have to be good at art, design, creative writing, acting, dance or anything considered 'creative' to work in these exciting (and expanding!) industries.
JOB SPOTLIGHT CONTENT CREATOR
THE ROLE
A content creator produces articles, blogs, games, social media posts, and videos for entertainment or education. They distribute their work across websites, social platforms, and digital media, of specialising in specific areas using various engagement strategies.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTS
Most content creators work remotely, meaning they can operate from virtually anywhere in the world.
THE SALARY
In the UK, content creators earn on average £28,000 annually. Income streams includes affiliate marketing, merchandise sales, subscriptions consulting and content licensing.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Creating content demands significant time investment. Successful creators devote hours to researching, crafting, and editing material that viewers or readers consumer in mere moments.
THE TRAINING
No formal education is required to become a content creator, but strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills is beneficial. Those looking to improve basic skills can explore adult training.
WHAT SKILLS CAN HELP YOU?
Different jobs need different skills. Being able to adapt the skills you already have is important.
CREATIVE THINKING
ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH YOUR HANDS
USING SOCIAL MEDIA
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
WELL ORGANISED AND ABLE TO MULTI-TASK
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
SPEAKING TO OTHERS
WORKING IN A TEAM
WHERE ARE THE MOST JOBS NEEDED?
HAIR & MAKE-UP CARPENTERS
PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANTS ACTORS
DANCERS MUSICIANS CAMERA OPERATORS SELF EMPLOYMENT
LOCAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDE…
WHO CAN HELP YOU?
Good Work Bromley Exchange
Good Work Bromley Exchange, The Hive, Orpington Campus, The Walnuts, Orpington High Street, Orpington, BR6 OTE
Phone: 020 3954 4699
Email: goodworkbromley@lsec.ac.uk
Barking & Dagenham
Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB
Phone: 020 8724 8870
Email: barkingjobshop@lbbd.gov.uk
Enfield STEP
Enfield Council, Skills and Employment Service, Planning and Growth, Environment and Communities, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
Phone: 020 3855 5859
Email: step@enfield.gov.uk
Havering Works
Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB
Phone: 01708 434456
Email: havering.works@havering. gov.uk
Work Redbridge
Hub Central, 2nd Floor Central Library, Ilfrod, IG1 1EA
Phone: 020 8708 2298
Email: workredbridge@redbridge. gov.uk
Bexley Business & Employment
Atrium Court, 104 High Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1SL
Phone: 020 8303 7777
Email: contact@bexleybe.co.uk
Greenwich GLLaB
The Old Library, Calderwood Street, Woolwich, SE18 6QW
Phone: 020 8921 2440
Email: gllab-info@royalgreenwich. gov.uk
Our Newham Work
London Borough of Newham, 112-118 The Grove, London, E15 1NS
Phone: 020 3373 1101
Email: OurNewhamWork. EngagementTeam@newham.gov.uk
Waltham Forest Employment, Business & Skills Service
97 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QR
Phone: 0208 496 41882
Email: stepsintowork@walthamforest.gov. uk
