Freelance - Content Coordinator

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A FREELANCE POSITION, CONTRACTED FOR 3-4 DAYS PER WEEK ON A DAY RATE. THERE MAYBE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND THE FREELANCE AGREEMENT AFTER 2 MONTHS, BUT IT IS NOT GUARANTEED. THE FREELANCE CONTRACT WILL END ON 3RD SEPTEMBER 2024.

WHO WE ARE

Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, opening a keyhole into London's underground. Since 2010, we've built a unique archive spanning over 8,000 performances by more than 5,000 artists across 200 cities. Connecting local scenes to the wider world.

Today, we remain true to that history. Everything we do is rooted in the energy of club culture and its ability to cultivate community. We tell the stories from the fringes, tapping overlooked scenes from all corners of the globe.

It's our mission to nurture the next generation of innovators. We support artists, both emerging and established, by providing them the space to showcase their sound and message. We work closely with a diverse and ever-expanding network of collaborators on our events, broadcasts, grant scheme, mix series, documentaries and more.

Our global events are dedicated to fostering a culture of solidarity: open dance floors where music, ideas and people meet. We are dedicated to building a digital archive of cutting-edge music content that is accessible to everyone and anyone, regardless of location.

OUR WORKPLACE

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boiler Room - it is the foundation of what we do. We foster an inclusive working environment, striving to create a safe and comfortable space for all. We promote fairness and practise mutual respect toward all our employees.

Boiler Room has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind; this includes but is not limited to: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and ageism. As an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage all those who are suitably qualified for the role to apply; particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, including but not limited to womxn, POC, differently-abled and LGBTQI people.

YOUR ROLE

As a Freelance Content Coordinator, you'll be responsible for managing the delivery of broadcast content across various platforms, including website, YouTube, Soundcloud, Meta, and TikTok. Your duties will include overseeing social media curation, managing YouTube and Soundcloud channels, addressing rights issues, and reporting copyright infringements. Additionally, you'll manage content archiving and backup, optimize content library efficiency, and maintain Boiler Room standards across platforms. You will have a passion for content curation, platform management, and digital innovation.

MAIN DUTIES

• Coordinate the seamless delivery of all broadcast content across multiple platforms including website, YouTube, Soundcloud, Meta, Instagram and TikTok.
• Curate and edit highly engaging social highlight clips utilizing Adobe Premiere.
• Manage and maintain YouTube and Soundcloud channels, promptly addressing any rights issues with labels.
• Monitor and swiftly address any instances of copyright infringement from external sources.
• Efficiently archive and backup all Boiler Room content while implementing organizational enhancements where possible.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to uphold the excellence of Boiler Room's online presence, ensuring websites are regularly updated and conform to our high standards through the creation of microsites, recording pages, playlists, and timely schedule maintenance.
• Serve as the final quality control checkpoint for audio and video content across YouTube and Soundcloud platforms.
• Utilize Adobe Photoshop to skillfully edit images and YouTube thumbnails.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the growth and impact of Boiler Room's YouTube channels and website.

• Demonstrable understanding and experience as a Content Coordinator or similar Role.
• Be up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
• Excellent knowledge of YouTube, Soundcloud, and other social media best practices.
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Team player
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Obsessive knowledge of club culture and current electronic music trends
• Have a working knowledge of Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of reporting for social media campaigns

• Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision
• Be focused and in line with achieving your department's quarterly objectives
• Facilitate inter-departmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency
• Be proactive
• Attend a variety of meetings, including project-specific stand-ups, weekly department planning and company-wide updates, managing your time wisely
• Be adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in a personal development programme and peer review

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written English
• Excellent computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel and Google Drive
• Present and discuss ideas clearly, and to help translate concepts to the wider team in a detailed and methodical manner
• Ability to work autonomously and with initiative

• Be an expert in your field
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practices in your field
• Demonstrate an understanding of the latest industry-standard including;
• trends
• tools and software
• appropriate national and international standards
• Be open to training and development

• Be a brand ambassador for Boiler Room; ensuring everything you do at Boiler Room is in line with our manifesto and vision
• Be open to feedback from your team to benefit personal/project development and learning

• Encourage a tolerant working environment and champion diversity within the workplace