Do you want to contribute to creating content, empower British Asian communities, spearhead Asian representation in the UK, whilst joining an activist network and making new friends with similar goals and values?
The British Asian Collective is opening recruitment now!
We are looking for passionate and committed volunteers, based in the UK to join and bring value to our team.
We especially encourage individuals of West, North, Central, South and Southeast Asian descent to apply in order to further our mission to increase Asian representation in the media.
However, all individuals of Asian descent and/or of British nationality/are residing in the UK are welcome to apply and will be considered equally.
Please note that:
- All roles, including the existing ones, are unpaid, as all members of The British Asian Collective are volunteers.
- Roles will be virtual.
- Applicants must be 16+
- You can apply to a maximum of two roles, but note that if successful, you will only be given one.
Apply to Join the Content Division
Swipe or click through to find more information on roles you can currently apply for at The British Asian Collective. Learn more about the role requirements on the application form.
Researcher
Description:
- Opportunities to pitch and research ideas both independently and collaboratively, or be delegated topics to write about.
- Researching for and writing infographics and blogs which align with the The British Asian Collective mission.Content can range from factual research to creative writing.
- Working collaboratively with editors to review and update content in response to constructive feedback.
- Opportunities to work independently or collaborate with other researchers on urgent posts, e.g. news.
- Liaise with the design team on the final outcome of infographic and blog designs.
Apply NowEditor
Description:
- Editing infographics and blog submissions to ensure research is of a high quality and integrity, aligning with our mission.
- Fact-checking and critically analysing sources used.
- Providing constructive and detailed suggestions and feedback to researchers, in order to maintain a clear, sophisticated writing style, and strongly structured research.
- May sometimes be required to edit urgent posts under pressure.
- Opportunities to submit own research pieces for infographics and our blog.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with other editors.
Apply NowGraphic Designer
Description:
- Designing infographics, marketing and story posts which align with The British Asian Collective branding.
- On average required to design one infographic per month, alongside extra tasks like marketing and story posts.
- Improving and editing designs based on feedback from design editors.
- May sometimes be required to make urgent posts under limited time.
- Opportunity to design own art/animations for our page which align with our mission.
Apply NowWebsite Design Lead
Description:
- Management of the BAC site, through regular updates such as publishing blog posts and marketing.
- Leading a team of website designers, through hosting meetings, delegating and reviewing work, and mentorship in web design.
- Collaborating across different teams such as content strategy, graphic design, events, HR, etc, to update and to develop the site.
- Owning the long-term web content and UI/UX strategy and vision.
- Conducting regular site functionality reviews, and consistently delivering UI/UX improvements to optimise mobile/web experience.
- Ensuring content and designs are consistent with The British Asian Collective branding and mission.
- Potential to conduct performance analysis of our website, providing suggestions to increase visits and views.
Apply NowWebsite Designer
Description:
- Helping build, design and suggest improvements to our existing website.
- Collaborating across different teams such as content strategy, graphic design, events, HR, finance, legal, etc, to consistently update and to develop the site.
- Designing and publishing blog posts.
- Identifying and executing UI/UX improvements to optimise mobile/web experience.
- Ensuring content and designs are consistent with The British Asian Collective branding and mission.
- Help manage and design our carrd.co, keeping it updated with useful resources, through communication with other teams
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