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Are you a young creative looking for experience working in the music industries?

We're looking for videographers, photographers and content creators to work at gigs during Give a Gig Week (27 March - 2 April 2023), our campaign that brings together artists, fans and local communities who want to equalise access to music nationwide. 

Content Creator (Instagram)

  • Pay rate: £75 per gig, plus reasonable expenses up to the sum of £150
  • Deadline to apply: Sunday 12 February 2023.

We are looking for one skilled content creator (Instagram) to work at gigs during Give a Gig Week. This is a freelance contract role for someone who is seeking paid experience to build a career in the music industries.

Working closely with our Communications Team and Engagement Team, you’ll be our eyes and ears on the ground, both backstage and amongst the audience. You’ll help to tell our campaign story by capturing content from the gigs throughout the event.

As well as delivering on pre-agreed content ideas, you’ll constantly be on the lookout for unexpected moments, and co-ordinating with the team and artists to bring them to life.

For further information on the role and how to apply download the application pack. 

Content Creator (TikTok)

  • Pay rate: £150 per gig, plus reasonable expenses up to the sum of £150
  • Deadline to apply: Sunday 12 February 2023.

We are looking for one skilled content creator (TikTok) to work at gigs during Give a Gig Week. This is a freelance contract role for someone who is seeking paid experience to build a career in the music industries.

Working closely with our Communications Team and Engagement Team, you’ll be our eyes and ears on the ground, both backstage and amongst the audience. You’ll help to tell our campaign story by capturing content from the gigs throughout the event.

As well as delivering on pre-agreed content ideas, you’ll constantly be on the lookout for unexpected moments, and co-ordinating with the team and artists to bring them to life.

For further information on the role and how to apply download the application pack. 

Photographer x 2

  • Pay rate: £150-£225 per gig, depending on the gig and its curfew. Plus, reasonable expenses up to the sum of £150
  • Deadline to apply: Sunday 12 February 2023.

We are looking for two photographers to work at gigs during Give a Gig Week. This is a freelance contract role for someone seeking paid experience to build a career in the music industries.

For further information on the role and how to apply download the application pack. 

Videographer

  • Pay rate: £1,500, plus reasonable expenses up to the sum of £150
  • Deadline to apply: Sunday 12 February 2023.

We are looking for a videographer with a creative eye to film and edit together a highlight reel of gigs taking place during Youth Music’s Give a Gig Week. This is a freelance contract role for someone seeking paid experience to build a career in the music industries. 

For further information on the role and how to apply download the application pack. 

Further information

Questions 

If you wish to have an informal chat about the roles, please email creatives@youthmusic.org.uk to schedule a phone call.

Diversity and equitability

We are especially welcoming of under-represented groups and are committed to making adjustments that would support you in applying for or carrying out the role.

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