Vacancy: MA Digital Content Support

About the Company

Glasgow Life is a charity employing almost 3,000 staff, that delivers cultural, sporting and learning activities on behalf of Glasgow City Council. In doing so we aim to make a positive impact on individuals, the communities in which they live and the city as a whole. We deliver a range of services including arts, music, sports, events and festivals, libraries, community development and learning programmes. In addition, we manage 167 buildings across the city. Glasgow Museums is the largest museum service in the UK outside London and operates 10 venues across the city. The civic museum collection includes over one million objects and has been described as one of the finest civic collections in Northern Europe. For more details, please visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/

Job Description

A two-year apprenticeship, based at Glasgow’s newly re-opened Burrell Collection, where you will assist in the production of a wide range of engaging, audience-focussed digital content (video, photography, web graphics) for our online and in-gallery platforms, including our website and social media channels.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Digital team, you will work alongside our Digital Content Producers, supporting the development of digital content: creating short films for display online, and within at The Burrell Collection. The museum’s digital displays and interactives are a favourite and popular aspect of the visitor experience. The successful post holder will: • Create content for online and in-gallery – shooting and editing video and photographs • Assist with creating graphics and other digital assets for use online and in-gallery • Support testing of films and other digital content with visitors • Assist with generating interactive content • Help upload and distribute digital content within the museum • Be a voice for young people in creating digital content and interpretation • Provide digital support across Glasgow Museums venues • Undertake an SVQ Level 3 in Digital Applications

Experience and Knowledge

No experience necessary, however a demonstrated interest in digital hardware and software, a positive attitude and willingness to learn is essential.

Key Skills

• Familiar and confident using Microsoft Office packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel • Experience or ability to learn about how to use a variety of creative software, including Adobe • Enthusiasm and ability to learn about the role of digital for communications and learning • Good communication skills and an ability to communicate with people at all levels • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to use own initiative and work independently on tasks if and when required • Excellent timekeeping and attendance • A positive attitude to learning

Education, Qualifications and Training

Successful applicants would be required to be computer literate and have an interest in existing and emerging digital technology and media.