Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre are seeking a passionate and motivated digital media specialist; a natural storyteller, with a creative eye and a command of words to co-design, co-ordinate and produce their digital content.
Their vision is to be a positive force for change in the lives of young people. Through a range of weekly classes, bespoke workshops, projects and productions, they offer children and young people aged 0-25 the opportunity to unleash their creativity, build their confidence and expand their horizons through the arts.
The Role:
This is a brand-new role within the Toonspeak team at a time of exciting creative organisational change. Previously, the digital media output and social media content was managed via their Connectors Programme, which has recently concluded. They are now seeking a passionate and motivated digital media specialist; a natural storyteller, with a creative eye and a command of words that can build on the fantastic work already achieved by the Connectors.
Purpose:
• To co-design, create and produce engaging and innovative digital content, including film and photography, that tells the story of Toonspeak’s work with children, young people and communities across Glasgow
• To co-ordinate all Toonspeak public facing digital platforms including our website and social media channels, celebrating our multiple theatre and arts programmes, projects and partnerships
• To create, implement and manage bespoke marketing and fundraising campaigns which elevate the voice of Toonspeak to wider audiences locally, as well as across the youth arts and professional theatre sector
• Support the development of a Digital Media strategy which grows the Toonspeak community, engages existing participants, finds new recruits, and forges strong connections with current and potential funders and partners
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Salary: £28,130.22 (Pro rata 0.8 FTE)
Contract: 12 month fixed term with the possibility of extension
Hours: 28 hours per week, with flexibility required, including some evenings and weekends
Annual Leave: 28 days plus eight public holidays (pro rata), with 10 days fixed for office closure during Christmas and New Year.
Location: Barmulloch, Glasgow – Hybrid working from our office.
To apply:
Please send your relevant CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages) outlining your suitability for the role to Eileen Kerr, Head of Operations: eileen@toonspeak.co.uk
Please include links to any relevant examples of your experience.
Applications can also be submitted in video format.
Closing Date: Mon 14 April 2025, 10pm
Interview Date: Wed 23 or Thu 24 April 2025
Start Date: May / early June 2025
For further information, please contact eileen@toonspeak.co.uk (Eileen Kerr), call 0141 552 0234 or visit https://www.toonspeak.co.uk/about/our-vacancies.
