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Being a young marketer in Somerset: a working diary
What it's like working as a young marketer in Somerset — campaigns, clients, the apprenticeship route, and what employers in the South West actually want.
By Jack Frampton, Multi-Channel Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 13 June 2026
I'm 18, based in Taunton, and run multi-channel marketing for an independent school plus freelance projects across the South West. Here's the unfiltered version of what a young marketer in Somerset actually does day-to-day in 2026.
What the week looks like
Four days at Queen's College, Taunton — admissions content, SEO, Google Business Profile, email in Mailchimp, photography on a Sony A7IV, paid social, GA4 reporting. One day at Bridgwater & Taunton College on the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer standard. Evenings: client work and writing.
The skills you build fastest
Speed of execution, taste under deadline, owning a campaign end-to-end, and the comfort of presenting work to people 20 years older than you. None of those are taught on a degree.
The hardest parts
Pricing your work fairly when you don't have a salary benchmark yet, learning to say no to scope creep, and the imposter-syndrome moments when a senior in a meeting assumes you don't know what GA4 is. You learn quickly.
Why I'd recommend it to other young Somerset marketers
Because the South West is a place where you can be 18, run real campaigns, get paid, build a portfolio, and finish your training with three years of experience and no debt. If that's interesting, read about becoming a digital marketing apprentice in Somerset.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I become a marketer in Somerset?
- The two main routes are a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship (through providers like Bridgwater & Taunton College) or a marketing degree followed by an entry-level role. Apprenticeships get you working faster, paid sooner, and debt-free.
- What does a young marketer in Somerset earn?
- Apprentice marketers in Somerset start around £14k–£18k. Post-apprenticeship marketers earn £22k–£32k. Freelance day rates for capable young marketers sit at £250–£400.
- Is Somerset a good place for marketing careers?
- Yes. Lower competition for in-house roles means more responsibility earlier, and the freelance market is underserved compared to Bristol or London. Many young Somerset marketers run a salaried job plus freelance clients.