Marketing & Media Assistant

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization is seeking a highly skilled Marketing & Media Assistant in Scotland. This part-time role involves supporting digital communications, managing marketing activities, and producing high-quality content. Candidates should possess strong graphic design and video editing skills, alongside experience with social media and written content. This position is ideal for someone passionate about Scotland’s cultural sector and supporting Black communities. Join us to contribute to impactful marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design within an organisational or creative context.
• Proficient in video editing and digital production.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing, Media and Communications Manager in digital content production.
• Manage day-to-day marketing activities and website delivery.
• Capture content at events and gather analytics for reporting.

Skills

Graphic design experience

Video editing

Adobe Creative Cloud proficient

Content writing

Social media management experience

Strong communication skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

Be United is seeking a highly skilled Marketing & Media Assistant to support the delivery of Be United’s marketing, digital communications, and creative media output.

Marketing & Media Assistant

Contract: Part‑time (21 hours per week)
Salary: £24,500 pro‑rata (based on a full‑time equivalent of 34 hours a week)

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Marketing & Media Assistant to support the delivery of Be United’s marketing, digital communications, and creative media output. 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.

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.

This position 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design within an organisational, creative, or professional context.
• Experience in video editing and digital video production.
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Cloud and 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