I work across video, design, and digital content, specialising in videography, filming, and editing. My skill set also includes photo editing, copywriting, creating graphics for social media and print, poster design, social media scheduling, campaign planning, and branding. Alongside my creative practice, I have a strong digital marketing background and hold a degree from Nottingham Trent University, allowing me to balance creativity with clear strategic intent. I’m highly experienced in remote working and collaborating with distributed teams, confident handling large files, shared drives, cloud platforms, and remote workflows to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently from brief to delivery.

Em McLauchlan

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I work across video, design, and digital content, specialising in videography, filming, and editing. My skill set also includes photo editing, copywriting, creating graphics for social media and print, poster design, social media scheduling, campaign planning, and branding. Alongside my creative practice, I have a strong digital marketing background and hold a degree from Nottingham Trent University, allowing me to balance creativity with clear strategic intent. I’m highly experienced in remote working and collaborating with distributed teams, confident handling large files, shared drives, cloud platforms, and remote workflows to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently from brief to delivery.

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I work across video, design, and digital content, specialising in videography, filming, and editing. My skill set also includes photo editing, copywriting, creating graphics for social media and print, poster design, social media scheduling, campaign planning, and branding.

Alongside my creative practice, I have a strong digital marketing background and hold a degree from Nottingham Trent University, allowing me to balance creativity with clear strategic intent.

I’m highly experienced in remote working and collaborating with distributed teams, confident handling large files, shared drives, cloud platforms, and remote workflows to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently from brief to delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Norwegian Bokmål
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Communications Officer at East Midlands Combined County Authority
May 6, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led social media campaigns across multiple platforms; filmed, edited and published short-form video content for YouTube and Instagram using Adobe Premiere Pro. Improved SEO and user journey by supporting webpage development and researching keywords. Enhanced brand identity through Adobe Creative Suite. Ensured accessibility by adhering to written style guidelines and WCAG standards across digital. Photographed internal events and consultations. Led internal communications via digital newsletters. Liaised with Events Office to support planning and coordination.
Marketing and Communications Trainee Officer at Mansfield District Council
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2024
Delivered end-to-end campaign planning and designed email newsletters to increase engagement. Produced high-quality video content by editing raw footage in Adobe Premiere Pro. Enhanced campaign performance by analysing KPIs and adapting strategies across Meta, email and web channels. Researched emerging tools and best practices to stay ahead of digital trends. Photographed internal events, visits and photo calls to support the Press Office.
Freelance music photographer / videographer at FUIN media
February 1, 2021 - Present
Live music photographer covering events at grassroots music venues. Filming, editing, and publishing promotional materials and music videos. Working with bands, artists, and promoters to align creative direction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
NVQ Diploma in Digital Marketing - Level 3 at West Nottinghamshire College
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
A-Level in Photography at West Nottinghamshire College
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
A-Level in Fine Art at West Nottinghamshire College
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing
February 17, 2020 - December 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE608 Video promo reel for music video
    A promo video I created for the band Dispute to advertise their upcoming music video. This video was used on Instagram and Facebook, designed with social media in mind. video filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE621 Poster for a gig
    I designed this poster on Canva using my own image as the background. The poster includes a QR link for ticket purchasing and was designed for print to be put up inside the venue. photo graphicdesigner