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BlackRook Academy Social Media Content Creator Bootcamps Creating opportunities, helping individuals & businesses

11/11/2025

✨ 3 Quick Tips to Boost Engagement on Socials ✨

1️⃣ Start conversations, not broadcasts. Ask questions, use polls, and reply to comments, people love to feel heard!🥰

2️⃣ Show the real you. Authentic, behind-the-scenes content performs better than polished perfection.

3️⃣ Post with purpose. Every post should educate, entertain, or inspire, not just fill the feed.

Want to really level up your social media skills?
🎓 Join our Blackrook Academy Bootcamp & we’ll teach you how to create scroll-stopping content that actually converts.

📲 Drop us a message to find out more!

Thinking of hiring a social media manager? 🤔Need a bit of help getting your name out there? 📢Want someone to capture ree...
06/11/2025

Thinking of hiring a social media manager? 🤔
Need a bit of help getting your name out there? 📢
Want someone to capture reels at your next event? 🤳

Well, hopefully we can be your knights in shining armor! 🤺

At BlackRook Academy we collaborate with media and marketing industry experts to provide monthly training in social media for business to dozens of people in the West Midlands.

Our training is designed to benefit both aspiring social media professionals and local businesses alike by offering a pool of freshly trained individuals ready to fill social media vacancies - whether these are full time contracts or one-off freelance gigs.

To support organisations looking to hire a social media professional, we offer:
✅ Free recruitment support - we ensure there are a pool of candidates
✅ Free video shoot day where candidates create a selection of reels for your business
✅ Sample content created specifically for your business - so that you can see what candidates are truly capable of
✅ No CV sifting stress - we do that bit for you!

Contact our Employer Engagement Executive, Ayanna for more info 📩
[email protected]
+44 7534 656633

💡 AI is brilliant but people still want REAL people.AI can speed up your workflow, spark ideas, and help with writing or...
04/11/2025

💡 AI is brilliant but people still want REAL people.

AI can speed up your workflow, spark ideas, and help with writing or design, but if your audience can tell it’s AI, you risk losing the thing that makes your brand stand out: AUTHENTICITY!

When everything sounds too polished, too generic, or too perfect, suddenly people may begin to disconnect from a brand and may even feel less inclined to buy/use them. (UH OH!)
In business, connection beats perfection every single time - so it's important we combat that early on!

Here are a few quick ways to use AI well:

✅ Use it for structure, not substance! Let it help you plan, then write in your own authentic voice.
✅ Always add a human touch ,things such as your quirks, humour, and perspective are your superpower.

✅ Don’t post straight from the prompt tweak it until it sounds just like you. This includes getting rid of those big — ⬅️ dashes
✅ Remember your audience they’re craving conversation, not corporate-sounding jargon.

AI is an incredible tool when it supports your voice, not when it replaces it.
The future of content isn’t human or AI but more a mix of the two.

Want to know more about AI?
It's something we cover in our social media content creator bootcamps. DM us to find out more.

03/11/2025

Last Friday marked another electric cohort of individuals who are now Level 4 Certified Social Media Content Creators 🎉
Shout-out to this amazing group for showing their skills in both content strategy and content creation🙌

A huge thank you to our employer Mindy Bering at Healing Hands Haven Ltd for being part of this journey too 🧡

If you're an organisation based in the West Midlands looking for an individual to support your business's social media on either a freelance or contracted basis, please email our Employer Engagement Executive, Ayanna Allen: [email protected] 📩

Growing on social media takes more than hitting “post” 📲You need clarity in your goals 🎯, a strong niche 🔍 and content t...
28/10/2025

Growing on social media takes more than hitting “post” 📲

You need clarity in your goals 🎯, a strong niche 🔍 and content that speaks to your audience 🤝

These 10 tips are your starting point to build influence, attract opportunities and create content that performs 📈

Save this post, apply one tip today and watch your results shift 🚀

If you want to learn more and find out if you’re eligible for our fully funded social media bootcamp, drop us a DM now 📩

24/10/2025

Yesterday marked the first of our Digital Marketing Workshop series 'Canva Content Creation 🎨 ' hosted in partnership with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce at University of Wolverhampton Science Park 🧑‍💻

Our full day sessions offer a deep dive into Digital Marketing topics led by industry experts in the field for just £159 with lunch included! 🥪

Choose from:
💡LinkedIn for Business Growth – Thurs 27th Nov 9am-5pm
💡Digital Marketing Strategy & Analytics – Thurs 22nd Jan 9am-5pm
💡Paid Ads – Make Your Money Work Harder - Thurs 26th Feb 9am-5pm
💡Comprehensive Video Content Creation (2 days) – Thurs 26th Mar & Thurs 9th Apr 9am-5pm

📩 Email [email protected] to find out more and register!

Boost Your Social Media with BlackRook Academy’s Canva Workshop – Just £159 for this one day workshop (including lunch)💥...
17/10/2025

Boost Your Social Media with BlackRook Academy’s Canva Workshop – Just £159 for this one day workshop (including lunch)

💥Industry expert led💥

📌 Canva Content Creation - Thursday 23rd October.

Develop eye-catching content to boost your online presence and brand.

Topics Covered:

· Graphic design fundamentals and brand consistency
· Social media layouts and content types
· Using Canva to create templates, carousels, and visuals

Walk-Away Tool:
Business-specific social media graphics
Professional presentation slide deck

Book your place by emailing [email protected] 📧

IT'S A WRAP! 🌯What a fantastically energetic Birmingham cohort we've just had on board. Well done for all your ideas and...
08/10/2025

IT'S A WRAP! 🌯

What a fantastically energetic Birmingham cohort we've just had on board. Well done for all your ideas and creativity. We can't wait to see what you achieve! 🚀

Thank you again to the incredible Daniel at TT Elite FC for being our Business on Board this month! 💥

02/10/2025

Looking to boost your team's social media marketing too?
Join our upcoming workshops – just £159 for each one day workshop (including lunch) 🥪

Our brand-new series of hands-on, one-day social media workshops are designed specifically for SMEs, business owners, and professionals looking to upskill.

👉 Canva Content Creation – 23rd Oct 9am-5pm
👉 LinkedIn for Business Growth – 27th Nov 9am-5pm
👉 Digital Marketing Strategy & Analytics – 22nd Jan 9am-5pm
👉 Paid Ads – Make Your Money Work Harder - 26th Feb 9am-5pm
👉 Comprehensive Video Content Creation (2 days) – 26th Mar & 9th Apr 9am-5pm

Each practical workshop is delivered in person at Wolverhampton Science Park and includes a walk-away tool tailored to your business — so you’ll leave with ready-to-use content, strategies, and skills you can put into practice straight away.

📩 Email us at [email protected] to register and find out more!

Throwback Thursday ⏪️Last Friday, another fabulous group of level 4 social media content creators qualified 👩‍🎓A huge th...
02/10/2025

Throwback Thursday ⏪️

Last Friday, another fabulous group of level 4 social media content creators qualified 👩‍🎓

A huge thankyou to the employers 🫡

CL refurbishments.

We had such a blast working to your briefs.💥

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