Behind The Future
Behind The Future
Podcast Description
Behind the Future is a podcast for teenagers, designed to inspire the next generation of digital professionals. Each week, we speak to industry experts who share their career journeys, challenges, and tips for success. Discover the wide range of opportunities in the digital world. Whether you're exploring career options or just curious, this podcast offers practical advice and real insight.
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The podcast focuses on digital career exploration, industry insights, and personal development with episodes that delve into topics such as visualisation for success, social media impact on self-esteem, and practical career tips tailored for students seeking opportunities in the digital sector.
Behind the Future is a podcast for teenagers, designed to inspire the next generation of digital professionals. Each week, we speak to industry experts who share their career journeys, challenges, and tips for success. Discover the wide range of opportunities in the digital world. Whether you’re exploring career options or just curious, this podcast offers practical advice and real insight.
In this episode of Behind the Future, we dive into the fast-paced world of global social media and content creation with our guest, Hannah. If you are a student currently in sixth form or university and wondering how to turn your passion for media into a full-time career, this video is for you. Hannah shares her journey from studying multimedia journalism at university to managing international content for Harlequin, the world leaders in performance flooring.
We explore the day-to-day reality of a career in global social media and content creation, which includes everything from filming testimonials at the Vienna Opera House to using AI to generate multi-lingual voiceovers. Hannah breaks down how she transitioned from PR and journalism into an in-house creative role, proving that your first job doesn’t have to be your forever job.
Key Takeaways for Students:
– The Power of Transferable Skills: Learn how a broad degree can give you the technical skills (video production, editing, and presenting) needed for various industries.
– Navigating Career Piviots: Discover why your career path isn’t set in stone and how to handle the pressure of making “the right” decision at 18.
– The Role of AI in Media: See how modern professionals are using tools like ChatGPT and AI voiceovers to speed up workflows without losing human creativity.
– Work Experience Matters: Why even a week of hands-on experience in a newsroom or retail can build the communication and teamwork skills employers crave.
Whether you’re interested in travel, digital marketing, or filmmaking, this episode provides a roadmap for succeeding in global social media and content creation. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insights into the digital careers of the future!
Behind the Future is a podcast for the next generation of digital talent, offering weekly interviews, real-world insights and career advice. Subscribe for more conversations like this, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @aspirationdigital.
Hosts: Becky Simms & Sophie-Kim Douglas
Guest: Hannah Watkins
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