Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 39 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters. In the UK, IRW has a partner whose main role is to raise funds, raise awareness, carry out advocacy and support domestic programmes: this partner is called Islamic Relief UK (IRUK).
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Multimedia Content Producer’ to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
Job Purpose:
- To be responsible for delivering high quality, innovative and expressive multimedia content specifically for communications channels (the media, social media, website and digital media outlets) that reflect IRUK’s work on a national and international level.
- To support the media team in gaining digital media coverage for IRUK’s work and activities by delivering impactful content packages for digital media, including the production of Video News Releases (VNRs).
- To deliver innovative content, using in-house extensive video production and editing skills to create engaging channel specific assets.
- To provide insight into content consumption behaviour and analyse trends that emerge.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Sound knowledge and experience of film making practices at pre-production, production and postproduction stages
- Proven track record of producing highly engaging and creative multimedia content for a variety of platforms including social media, TV and Youtube for a multitude of audiences
- Photography and videography content gathering and shoots experience in the UK or overseas to meet creative briefs with sound knowledge of AV and photography production Experience in artistic production of video titles and graphically animated sequences
- Excellent communication skills (listening/speaking) with experience of using communication tools to manage client and colleague relationships during the delivery of successful multimedia creatives
- Creative flair with the ability to lead on ideas and concepts for client briefs from inception to final product
- Hands on technical experience of operating a range of photography and video hardware, cameras, tripod, lighting, sound equipment
- Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suites, including Premier Pro and Photoshop with a proven creative flair to introduce new and emerging trends within multimedia content delivery
- A working and up-to-date knowledge of professional broadcasting practices and standards
- with content gathering through both photography and videography
- Solid understanding of web base leadership technologies and the major trends, challenges and opportunities affecting web communication and social media
- Able to lead by example on best practices including ethical imagery, ethical storytelling and content storing
- Ability to conceptualise, write and direct stories for videos
- Excellent research skills to successfully market video products aimed at IR’s diverse donor base
- Passionate about development work with some knowledge of Islamic humanitarian values
- An ability to manage multiple demands/projects
- Results focused with an ability to plan and deliver against objectives
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:
https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 27/08/2023.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer