Edinburgh Guarantee Jobs Board

Employer: 

Be United is a Black-led social enterprise based in Edinburgh. We advocate for, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and cultural events sectors in Scotland. We champion equity, creativity, and cultural inclusion through our programmes, events, and partnerships. We are passionate about building an organisation where everyone feels supported to do their best work, where purpose, collaboration, and care are part of daily life. 

Environment: 

Working with Be United means joining a small but dynamic team that values innovation, growth, and shared success. We are seeking a highly skilled individual to support the delivery of Be United’s marketing, digital communications, and creative media output. The role is ideal for a digital creative with strong communication abilities who is passionate about Scotland’s cultural sector and committed to supporting Black communities and creatives. This is a part time position working 21 hours per week.

What might a day in this role look like?

You will work closely with the Marketing, Media and Communications Manager to produce high-quality digital content, manage day-to-day digital and offline marketing activity, support website and newsletter delivery, and contribute to the visibility and impact of Be United’s work across Scotland. 

This is a hands-on creative and technical role requiring strong graphic design skills, advanced video editing ability, and confidence producing content within a professional setting. You will help ensure our brand, communications, and digital presence are consistent, accessible, and aligned with our organisational values and funder requirements. 

The role also involves supporting the Marketing, Media and Communications Manager with media outreach and delivery, coordinating with freelancers and brand ambassadors, capturing content at events, and gathering analytics, insights, and feedback for reporting. 

What will I learn?

• Further develop your digital content skills, including graphic design, video editing, and live social media content creation.
• Build confidence in website management and maintaining digital platforms.
• Learn best practices in accessibility for digital communications.
• Gain hands-on experience delivering newsletters, managing membership communications, and supporting PR and media outreach.
• Strengthen project coordination and administrative skills while working across events, analytics, and cross-team marketing workflows.
• Receive full training and development support, including use of admin systems and project coordination tools.
• Soft skills (e.g. communication, teamwork, problem solving).

What qualifications/skills are required?

Essential:

• Experience in graphic design within an organisational, creative, or professional context. 
• Experience in video editing and digital video production. 
• Proficient use of: 
  • Adobe Photoshop 
  • Adobe Illustrator 
  • Adobe InDesign 
  • Adobe Premiere Pro 
  • Canva 
  • or other graphic design and video editing tools. 
• Experience producing written content, organisational communications, or high-quality content writing. 
• Experience in website development and content management systems. 
• Experience producing newsletters and web-ready written content. 
• Experience managing social media channels within a professional or organisational setting. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Knowledge or interest in Scotland’s screen, performing arts, and cultural events sectors. 
• Appreciation of African, Caribbean, and wider Black diasporic cultures and contributions. 
• Ability to engage authentically and respectfully with diverse communities. 
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using online tools and content systems.  

Desirable:

• Understanding of accessibility best practices in digital communication. 
• Knowledge of research and evaluation methods. 
• Experience gathering analytics, feedback, or impact data. 
• Experience in marketing, PR, or media roles in creative or cultural settings. 
• Experience in media outreach or communications for organisations. 
• Second language proficiency. 

This post is subject to funding by the Scottish Government and Edinburgh’s Employer Recruitment Incentive. Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Lone parents
• Parents with disabilities
• Young parents age 25 years and less
• Minority ethnic families
• Families with a disabled child
• Families with 3 or more children
• Families where the youngest child is under 1 year.

If you are unsure about these criteria, please feel free to make further enquiries before applying. 

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