Volunteer Social Media/PR volunteer- 2024 Big Syn Film Fest & awards, London

What will you be doing?

We are seeking volunteers with creative ideas and proven experience of social media management and PR to join our team of volunteers for the 2024 Big Syn International Film Festival. Big Syn Institute is a part of the Centre for Big Synergy and has been organising the Big Syn International Film Festival (BSIFF) since 2019. So far, the festival has reached over 45M people and 150K filmmakers in over 120 countries. Through relevant shorts, features, animations, documentaries, CSR videos and Public Service Videos or Charity videos, the festival advocates the United Nations 17 Global Goals and also celebrates the work of UK's marginalised filmmakers as a key highlight. OSCAR, BAFTA and EMMY award-winners, as well as other luminaries from film and media, sustainability, and policy have been part of the festival and have supported it since inception. Winners from the festival have eventually won OSCARS and EMMY awards. Working with executive team, the volunteer would assist and on occasions lead and coordinate the following;

Research and administering outreach initiatives Creating and disseminating communication material Planning, researching, creating and posting social media posts about the Big Syn International Film Festival Creating artwork and multi-media, researching contacts and key patrons and working with the team to communicate with festival applicants, generating engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn Identifying gaps and needs, feedback ideas for improvement, reporting analytics, and planning posts accordingly Enhancing participation for the festival and garnering support for festival by increasing public engagement through innovative means.

What are we looking for?

An experienced PR and social media professional with varied experience of campaigns and events is desirable;

Language skills: additional language proficiency for research and communication is desirable. Languages: Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Korean Use of mobile and desktop apps to create content (Canva, photoshop, adobe etc)  Good copy skills and creative writing skills Video and photo editing skills desirable Time keeping Open to feedback Have own gear and software

What difference will you make?

At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs. Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.