Join the team: Digital Project Assistant

Image: Bemz @ HANGCredit: Euan Robertson

Image: Bemz @ HANG

Credit: Euan Robertson

Scottish Alternative Music Awards - ‘Digital Project Assistant’ 

October-November 2021 

About the role

SAMA are looking for a talented, creative, and professional individual to join the team at Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) to work on the delivery of 12th edition of the music awards!

The individual will play a key role in executing the marketing & social media plan throughout the project and also feed into the wider SAMA projects and plans. The candidate will be savvy with online platforms and confident to take lead.

Key responsibilities 

  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram)

  • Strong knowledge of Square Space blogging

  • Experience with Facebook advertising

  • Working closely with SAMA partners to deliver key messages

  • Input to creative ideas generation across all brands and for new events / projects.

Essential

  • Degree in Marketing (or relevant) or proven experience in a Digital Marketing or Social Media role

  • Interest & understanding of the Scottish music scene

  • Proven track record in running digital channels

  • Excellent organisational skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure and multi-task to meet deadlines

  • Experience within Microsoft Word, & G-Suite/Emailing

  • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency

  • Experience within social media video editing, TikTok and Canva are desirable

The candidate will report and work directly with project manager remotely.

Start date: late September.

About SAMA

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) recognise the best new Scottish music, annually shining a spotlight on an eclectic range of artists. SAMA host a range of events including HANG - Scotland’s hip hop & grime conference, plus showcases at Liverpool Sound City and their own two-day music festival SAMA Paisley Takeover. 

Previous SAMA winners include TAAHLIAH, Callum Easter, India Rose, Jenny Sturgeon, Saor, and Fauves from the 2020 campaign. http://officialsama.com | @officialSAMA 

The 2021 campaign will celebrate genres such as Electronic, Metal, Hip Hop, Rock/Alternative & more, with the main event taking place in November in Glasgow. 

Fee

Working hours: Part Time (2 days per week in Oct, 2.5 days per week in Nov). This role is freelance and split over 8 weeks. Meetings will take place via Zoom and in person when possible in Glasgow.

Fee: £2,000.00 (Approx £250.00 p/week)

It is also possible the role will be extended to support other SAMA projects across 2021/22.

Apply

To apply for the role please put ‘Digital Project Assistant’ in the subject send your CV and a cover letter to events@officialsama.com 

Please outline your experience and what you would bring to the project. Due to high demand we will only be able to respond to applicants who are shortlisted for an interview.

Applications will close on Thursday 16th Sept at 5pm.

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