Social Media & Video Content Creator - Volunteer

Silsoe, Central Bedfordshire, UK (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad3+ years expVolunteer

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end social content workflow for BrightPaths across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, turning a rolling calendar into consistently engaging posts that educate and reassure families.

  • Content planning and scheduling: Plan and publish posts on a rolling 4–6 week calendar (about 2 per week) with editorial sign-off to ensure safety and clarity.
  • Creative production and copy: Design simple Canva visuals and write plain-English captions in a warm, human tone aligned to Voice and Tone Guidelines
  • Video, engagement, and learning: Produce short-form video when it adds value, engage lightly with the community, and apply monthly learnings to improve resonance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and create content for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on a rolling 4–6 week content calendar, around 2 posts per week
  • Design simple, accessible visuals in Canva using our templates and brand assets
  • Write plain-English captions in a warm, human tone — never sentimental, never clinical
  • Produce short-form video with simple edits and captions where it adds value
  • Light, optional community engagement — tagging and thanking partners, responding to comments within agreed boundaries
  • Work to our Voice and Tone Guidelines and editorial calendar
  • Route every post through editorial sign-off before publication — no identifying details about children, families or schools, ever
  • Monthly feedback so we learn what's landing

Requirements

  • Three or more years' experience creating social media content (captions and visuals)
  • Confidence using Canva
  • Able to write clearly in plain English with a warm, human tone
  • Able to work independently using a simple workflow

Preferred

  • Bonus short-form video editing, scheduling tools or content calendars.
  • Lived experience of ADHD, autism, mental wellbeing, or supporting a child
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BrightPaths Support CIC

Navigating the ups and downs of growing up can be tough, especially when it comes to mental health. Did you know that in the U.K., mental health problems affect 1 in 6 children? That's a staggering number, highlighting just how important it is to have the right support in place from an early age. At Bright Paths, we're dedicated to providing that support because every child deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their challenges. We firmly believe that access to early emotional and well-being support is essential for empowering young people to develop effective coping strategies and thrive in adversity. Our tailored interventions support children's and young people's mental and emotional well-being, working closely with parents, carers, and schools to foster lasting behavioural changes. We recognise the importance of early intervention and therapeutic support in equipping children with the resilience to overcome obstacles before they escalate.Whether it's addressing emerging mental health concerns, boosting self-esteem, or managing challenging behaviour, Bright Paths offers personalised support for students, including those with neurological disorders like ASD and ADHD. As a child-centred organisation, we pride ourselves on crafting individualised interventions and employing proven strategies to enhance emotional well-being and academic engagement and give children a chance to thrive. Our comprehensive school services include 1:1 targeted intervention, group workshops, well-being drop-in sessions, and staff training. Our family support services include our Y.E.S. (youth empowerment support), light-touch online weekly mentoring sessions. Join us in paving brighter paths for our children and young people. #BrightPaths #MentalHealthSupport #EmpoweringChildren #ChildrensMentalHealth

Founded in 2021
Central Bedfordshire, England, GBR
12 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
36.3%
Referral
13.5%
Social
4.4%
Paid
1.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (33% of company)