Social Media, Marketing & Community Lead

at  Muslim Council of Britain MCB

The Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media, Community and Events Lead to join our team.

DETAILS

The Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media, Community and Events Lead to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing our social media strategy to:

• Build CfMM’s brand & awareness with new and younger audiences.
• Enhance our online presence and impact by sharing our work and findings on different platforms.
• Improve our community outreach and engagement
• Increase our efforts to raise funds.
• Help CfMM change the current narrative around Islam and Muslims in the media.
• Generate positive stories about Islam and Muslims.

Additionally, the officer will:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute various events that promote our work, engage our community, and drive organisational growth and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain strong community relations and networks to support, fund, publicise & get involved in CfMM’s aim of improving the reporting of Islam & Muslims in mainstream media.

REQUIREMENTS

• Social Media Management: Proven track record in managing social media accounts and developing effective strategies and campaigns to increase reach and engagement. Familiarity with social media analytics tools to monitor performance and make data driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and platforms. Strong attention to detail and a creative mindset to develop compelling well-designed content.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience in creating and editing audio and video content for social media platforms is essential. Proficiency in using audio and video editing software and knowledge of current video trends is highly desirable.
• Knowledge: Understanding of British media landscape and how Islam and Muslims are reported.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Knowledge and understanding of Islamic culture, values, and practices is desirable. Sensitivity to diverse communities and an inclusive approach to communication.
• Event Coverage: Prior experience in live social media coverage of events, projects, or campaigns is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality content within tight deadlines.
• Events Management: Experience or willingness to learn how to organise and manage events.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Some knowledge on how to engage with key stakeholders like the media and community organisations online and in person.
• Time Management: Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity in a part-time role

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Media, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field is desirable but not essential if you have hands on experience.
• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, tools, and analytics.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in planning and executing events.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva etc.) is a plus.

The Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media, Community and Events Lead to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing our social media strategy to:

• Build CfMM’s brand & awareness with new and younger audiences.
• Enhance our online presence and impact by sharing our work and findings on different platforms.
• Improve our community outreach and engagement
• Increase our efforts to raise funds.
• Help CfMM change the current narrative around Islam and Muslims in the media.
• Generate positive stories about Islam and Muslims