Paid Creative Work Placement for a Local Young Person (16+)

Written By Sarah Jamieson

Creative Digital Content Assistant

Pictorial Photography, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Are you someone who loves creating content and wants real, hands-on experience in photography, filmmaking, website design and marketing? Pictorial Photography is offering a paid placement for a young creative (aged 16–21, living in a TD15 Northumberland postcode) to join our studio as a Creative Digital Content Assistant.

This role gives you the chance to learn how professional content is planned, created, edited and used across websites, social media and branding projects. You’ll be working alongside an experienced photographer and filmmaker in a supportive studio environment, helping to create real work for real clients.

Your work can grow in the direction you are most interested in - whether that’s photography, video editing, social media, branding or website content. This placement is designed to help you explore your strengths and build skills for your future.

What you’ll do

  • Assist on photography and filming sessions (studio + occasional local shoots)

  • Capture behind-the-scenes content

  • Learn to take photographs using professional equipment

  • Edit images and short video clips using industry-standard tools (Apple Mac / Adobe)

  • Help to plan and create social media content (Instagram, Facebook, and possibly TikTok/Snapchat if it fits your style)

  • Support creative website projects (adding images, layout updates, organising content)

No experience required - just enthusiasm

We’re looking for someone who:

  • is interested in visual creativity (photos, videos, websites, social media, design)

  • wants to learn new skills for future work or study

  • is reliable and willing to try new things

  • is interested in a career in photography, filmmaking, digital marketing or web design

  • lives in Northumberland (TD15 postcode)

Details

The duration of the work placement depends on your age:
• Around 8 months (if under 18)
• Around 6 months (if aged 18–20)
• Around 5 months (if 21)

All placements are 12 hours per week over 2 flexible days, so you can fit this alongside study or other commitments.
This is a funded role paid at the correct National Minimum Wage for your age.

All equipment and software will be provided, and you’ll be supported and supervised throughout the placement.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds - enthusiasm and interest matters more than experience.

How to apply

Send us:

  • A CV, and

  • Either a short cover letter or a short video introduction (you choose!)

Simply tell us:

  • why you’re interested in this role

  • your favourite type of creative content (photo, video, design, social media, websites, etc.)

📧 Email to: sarah@pictorialphotography.co.uk
📌 Deadline for applications: 1/12/2025

Sarah Jamieson

I love my job. I get to capture children's first smiles, watch families grow, and I have the privilege of creating lifetime memories with them. I see couples look into each other's eyes and remember, all over again, how much they love each other. I get a kick from the pride and excitement on a business owner's face when they see their photography for the first time - pride in the company they have built and excitement about using my work to further future growth.

So if you would like to enhance your home or website with timeless photography that warms your heart and makes you proud, then welcome! 

http://www.pictorialphotography.co.uk
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