We’re seeking a Communications Officer
Are you an emerging content creator? Are you good with a digital camera? Do you love capturing photos and video and making eye-catching creative digital content? Does the prospect of driving around Dumfries and Galloway, meeting people, attending events, and creating inspiring content excite you? Would you like to be the newest creative member of our growing team?
If you said yes to all those questions, we would love to hear from you! This is an exciting commission with opportunities to flex your creative muscles in an encouraging and supportive environment and build your network within the creative sector in Dumfries and Galloway and beyond. We also offer opportunities for training, creative professional development, and as a valued member of our team you will be included in all our team development days.
The Commission
Freelance, initially 1 day per week (flexible hours) with additional days by agreement.
We are looking for a creative Communications Officer to work with us to produce DG Unlimited’s high quality branded communications and work with the Creative Director and DG Unlimited team to:
- Promote and share local creative and cultural sector events, news, and opportunities, and news from our members.
- Create strong and engaging content for us, contribute to building our web presence online, strengthening our website as a creative information hub for members and the public.
- Create engaging content to increase our coverage and following on our social media channels.
Fees
Commission fees are £115 per day (7-hour day) for this role. Hybrid and flexible working. Approved travel expenses are paid.
Duration
Contract is for 12-months from date of appointment. A standard probation period will be agreed with the candidate upon successful recruitment and receipt of references.
THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW CLOSED.
- To apply, submit your expression of interest, attaching a document outlining why you think you are the perfect fit for this commission and send it to us with your CV and links to a portfolio of your work.
- Applications to comms.dgu@gmail.com by 5pm Friday 15th November 2024.
- Interviews will take place week beginning 25th November at a suitable location in Dumfries and Galloway.
- DG Unlimited is an equal opportunities organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender identity, ability/disability, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, or cultural or social origins.
- Please note – we can ensure special measures are taken to ensure equal opportunities for any candidates who may require additional support to meet disability or other needs at the interview stage and beyond.
- Travel expenses to attend interview are available.
- If you are not already a member of DG Unlimited join us here, and follow the link to join our Talent Pool.