Europe Jazz Network freelance communication specialist

The Europe Jazz Network (EJN) is looking to appoint a part-time communication specialist on a freelance basis to write feature articles, conduct interviews, and create social media posts on the activities of the EJN and its members.

Tasks

To develop and write feature articles and conduct interviews and publish their outcomes in English on key activities of EJN and its members
To write, schedule and publish social media posts in English on the EJN channels about EJN members’ and key EJN activities
To write scripts for videos concerning EJN activities and texts to be used for EJN promotional materials, in English
All tasks should be carried out online

Skills and competencies

Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken) and specifically of the language used in the cultural/music field and the language used in social media
Proven track record of writing feature articles in English language in the cultural field and/or independently managing social media for cultural organisations/institutions
Basic knowledge on and experience in the European jazz and creative music sector, preferably at the international level
Basic knowledge of image editing for social media use
Basic skills in using a generic website CMS (such as Wordpress, Drupal, etc.)

Details of the engagement

Appointment on a freelance basis
Initial commitment of approximately 400 hours per year
Three months trial period prior to confirmation of a contract for one year, with the possibility to extend the contract beyond the year
Starting from the beginning of October 2022
Yearly fee available: EUR 12,000 (gross/tax included/all costs included).

Application guidelines

Deadline: 30 July 2022