Em McLauchlan

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I work across video, design, and digital content, specialising in videography, filming, and editing.

About

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.

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Travel & Hospitality

Projects · 2

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

  • Graphic Designer
  • Video Editor
  • Videographer

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

  • Graphic Designer
  • Photographer

Work experience

Digital Communications Officer · East Midlands Combined County AuthorityMay 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

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.

Freelance music photographer / videographer · FUIN mediaFeb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

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.

Marketing and Communications Trainee Officer · Mansfield District CouncilFeb 2020 – Apr 2024 · 4 yrs 3 mos

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing · Nottingham Trent University2030 – 2024
NVQ Diploma in Digital Marketing - Level 3 · West Nottinghamshire College2030 – 2026
A-Level in Photography · West Nottinghamshire College2030 – 2026
A-Level in Fine Art · West Nottinghamshire College2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing2020 – 2024

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