Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 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.
We are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Multimedia Editor and Producer' to join its dynamic External Relations and Advocacy Division. This is a new role, responsible for creating high-quality, innovative video and other content to tell IR’s story in the media and online. The MEP will work closely with Islamic Relief teams around the world to identify the most compelling audio-visual stories; produce, edit and commission content; and come up with creative ways to package this content for social media platforms, international broadcasters and news sites.
The MEP will increase engagement with existing and new audiences by producing content that excites, inspires and drives conversation and inspires supporter action. The post will produce video, photo projects, podcasts and other multimedia content to highlight the impact of our humanitarian and development programmes, grow our campaigns on issues such as gender justice and climate change, amplify the voices and stories of people we work with, and rapidly communicate during emergencies.
This will initially be a fixed-term position for six months, with potential to make it a permanent post depending on funding and performance.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Extensive relevant professional experience, preferably with an NGO or significant media outlet(s)
- Excellent video production and editing skills, and knowledge of relevant editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop
- Demonstrable experience of producing creative and compelling audio-visual content for social media, online news sites and international broadcasters
- Excellent skills in photography and/or other audio-visual content production
- Knowledge of current trends in digital communications and multimedia
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends when needed
- Strong written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel to countries where Islamic Relief works, sometimes at short notice
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 10/05/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer