Media Assistant

Edinburgh Central Mosque is striving in its objective to serve the best interests of the local, national and international community. Media, and social media in particular is a key communication tool which must be harnessed in delivering our services.

ECM’s Social Media Outlets

As it stands, we have: a Facebook page, YouTube channel and website. We aim to expand to using other platforms such as Twitter as and when we have the human resources to manage it.

Media Assistant

1. Role Details

Job title: Media Assistant

Organisation: Edinburgh Central Mosque

Salary: This position is voluntary. The holder is entitled to a CV reference from the mosque

Hours: Flexible, based on need/demand, ca. (1hr/day)

Line manager: The Imam of Edinburgh Central Mosque

Place of Work: Flexible

2. Role Purpose

To provide media support to the mosque’s outreach channels – currently: the Facebook page and website. This involves taking photographs of events/places, designing posters/ leaflets/ flyers etc.

3. Main Responsibilities

* To provide media assistance to ECM.

* To assist in the design and identification of suitable images and texts for our posts.

* To offer insights about effective social media engagement and strategy.

4. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Role

It is expected that candidates will possess the following skills and experience:

Essential

* Relevant previous experience in social media campaigns and charity work.

* Competency is photography, film, design and graphics.

* Able to communicate complex information clearly, visually and in writing.

* Able to plan and work efficiently and flexibly on a range of activities.

Desirable

* Able to contribute to public engagement events and projects

* Some experience in administration of scheduling and coordinating meetings or events within agreed deadlines.

To apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter to . We cannot sponsor non-UK residents for this position. This position will be advertised till it’s filled.