‘Record number of young people not progressing in education in Salford’

An article recently created by Salford Now tells us that some school leavers can’t go on to further education because there aren’t enough spaces in college. View the article here , we think this is really disappointing and shows the challenge we have in these times; educating and preparing young people for work but also enabling them to have choice and support their futures and their livelihoods.
Salford Now interviewed our Creative Facilitator Jordan on what we were doing to tackle this crisis. In short we have many free media workshops on offer for young people aged 18-25 and we are partnering with local organisations to deliver programmes and outreach. Read the article here
If you are interested in working with us to support more young people to become future ready then please get in touch jordan@sazmedia.co.uk
Please help us have greater impact and reach more young people by sharing the Young Creators page of our website where our latest programme offers are available. https://www.sazmedia.co.uk/young-creators

Photography Skills for Life; Well-being & Work

Come join us at the Salford Innovation Forum for a day filled with creativity and learning!

Are you 18-25 years old and looking to boost your photography skills, well-being, and career prospects? Join our free 6-week workshop series funded by the National Lottery!

Every Tuesday for 6 weeks, from 10:30am – 1:30pm, you’ll learn new photography techniques, build confidence, connect with others in a supportive environment and most importantly, have fun! Whether you’re new to photography or want to improve, this program will help you develop valuable skills for work and life.

If you can’t make all the sessions, or don’t meet the age requirements but still want to join, don’t worry! Email jordan@sazmedia.co.uk

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Sign up today and take the first step toward enhancing your creative and professional future.

Recruiting for a Junior Video Editor

Have you recently left education and want to step into the world of professional editing? We have a brilliant opportunity for a Junior Video Editor for the taking!
This is your chance to join a small but mighty team who are welcoming and supportive. You will be able to work on content that inspires, does good and has real purpose.

We create films for charities, construction and industry, the local government… the list goes on!

Read the job description in the link below, tell us how you meet the criteria and why would be a great candidate for the role, attach your CV and send in your showreel. Due to high demand we will close the opportunity on 17th January 2025.
Best Wishes SAZ MEDIA :)
JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

White Ribbon Campaign

We really believe that as a society we should talk more about Domestic Violence, break the silence and end the stigma! Through raising awareness we can help make it stop.

'It starts with men' is campaign message created by White Ribbon UK their aim is to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. They work with men and boys to change long-established, and harmful, attitudes, systems and behaviours around rigid gender norms and masculinity that perpetuate inequality and violence. Please check them out and see how you can support putting a stop to Domestic Violence.

We created this campaign video on behalf of Stockport Women & Girls’ Network at Heaton Norris Community Centre. We recorded many different languages, expertly coordinated by Nadia Ali this was kindly sponsored by One+All, A Certified B Corporation who offer support and training around Domestic Violence to their colleagues.

SAZ MEDIA Zine - Issue 7

We’re so excited to share Issue 7 of the SAZ MEDIA Zine with you!

This edition is a celebration of creativity, featuring photos taken by young people during our latest photography workshops. Exploring themes like nature and architecture, these workshops gave participants the freedom to follow their own creative sparks.

From stunning shots of the world around them to moments filled with friendship, laughter, and connection, this issue captures the spirit of what our workshops are all about. It’s more than photography; it’s about coming together, discovering beauty in everyday moments, and celebrating joy and creativity.

We’re hiring a Creative Impact Facilitator

We are hiring! We’d love to bring somebody on onto our team that loves photography and wants to share that within Greater Manchester communities. Read the job description below to find out more about who we are looking for.

Good Employment Charter Member status!

It’s with great pleasure that we announce our Membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter We have worked hard this year to really understand what it means to be a good employer. We have become even more inclusive, fostering a listen culture within our organisation and evaluated our company values and vision as a team. We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised as members of the Charter and will strive to continue to make better our organisation and help others along the way. We urge other Greater Manchester based organisations to become members of the Charter, you can find out about how to do that on their website https://www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk

Future Focus programme launched

🚀 Frame your Future - Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀

We have a couple of spaces on a project we're running this summer and are looking for young people in Salford (18-30) who might be interested in participating. If you know anyone who might be suitable, please share the details below and/or amongst your networks.

Photography Workshops Opportunity!
SAZ MEDIA has space for 2 young individuals to join our summer project to develop their photography skills and explore pathways to earning a living using photography.

📸 Workshop Schedule:
Tuesday 30th July: Portrait workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)
Tuesday 6th August: Wellbeing workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)
Tuesday 13th August: Good Work workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)
Week starting 19th August: Community project (home project week)
Tuesday 27th August: Self Expression workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)

To apply: Email sara@sazmedia.co.uk with your name, contact details, and a short paragraph on why you'd like to take part by Thursday, 18th July.

Let's frame the future together! 🌟📷 #PhotographyWorkshop #YouthOpportunity #Salford

We captured PRIDE in Stockport

We’ve captured PRIDE for many years now and we love it. What a joyous occasion where people can celebrate love and acceptance. Our team spent the day in Stockport capturing the parade, the stage and all the good people that enjoy the event.

Great to see so many familiar faces every year and the organisations in the community showing their support. Can you spot yourself?

Creating video content that engages the workforce

At the very end of April Rochdale Borough Wide Housing tasked us with creating a video for their colleague conference that showcased all the great work taking place across teams and their communities… well we absolutely smashed it!

Despite a seriously tight deadline and an enormous amount of people to capture, we delivered right on time, wowing the organisation. Amanda Newton the Chief Executive of RBH said “I saw the first cut last week and I love it! What a beautiful reminder of the work our colleagues do every day both in our in our communities and back at the various ranches, in enabling roles. Can’t wait to see the final result today 😊”

It is so rewarding receiving feedback like that and it really goes to show that we are a cut above the rest when it comes to creative video work in Greater Manchester! AND is one of the reasons why RBH has been a client of ours for 6 years :)

Creating videos that engage your employees helps to build team work, through sharing employee voice, it captures identity and showcases the good your organisation does, it boosts morale and brand awareness. These are just some reasons as to why every organisation should use video and better still choose us, SAZ MEDIA as your video partners because we’ve got the experience and expertise to support your organisation to thrive. Contact us using the form or send us an email contact@sazmedia.co.uk