Run Riot is hiring freelancers:
- Editorial Manager
- Social Media Manager

Overview

Run Riot is an independent online arts and culture magazine.

This year we're looking to develop our social media channels and editorial content, while we look at ways to fundraise for further development and to scale what we do.

We’re seeking two freelancers to work with us as we grow. The roles will suit freelancers who value culture and are looking to top-up their existing work.

As a culture guide, our main activity hinges around our weekly Guest Edited newsletter sent to our subscribers. Content includes recommended events, interviews, competitions and offers.

We cover live music, art, film, theatre, dance, club culture - and everything in between and beyond. It’s a given, we set out to highlight niche, counterculture creatives in equal measure to established talent. Where possible we amplify the meeting point of arts, progressive contemporary culture and social movements.

If you're interested in either of these freelancer roles, please address the 5 required points below and send an email to jamie@run-riot.com by Friday 10 June, 17:00.

Please:
- include the URL to your Linkedin profile / or email your CV
- briefly explain why you would like to work with Run Riot (max 200 words)
- state how you heard about the post
- offer 4-examples of other media you refer to for culture updates (i.e. a particular website or app, podcast, TV or radio program, newspaper or magazine, etc)
- offer 4-examples of 'culture' taking place in London during July which demonstrate your taste (please include a URL per event)

More info on both freelancer roles below. Subscribe to our weekly newsletters here.

Editorial Manager (Freelance, £18 p/h)
 
Overview:
You will support our editorial, from writing up listings, sourcing and formatting images, editing and uploading blogs, writing and co-ordinating promotions, and editing our weekly newsletter. Specific tasks would be agreed in advance per week.

Quantity:
You’ll write and upload approx 16 listings, and format and upload 1-4 blogs per week.

Listings Management:
- Source images and text per listing (from promoters event url)
- Edit text and format images
- Upload to CMS (Drupal)

Requirements:
- you are London based
- you have access to Google Docs, Dropbox, and photo editing software
- you are available for scheduled hours, agreed in advance on a weekly basis
- You have some experience in arts marketing and/or media
 
You Are:
- an excellent writer, and able to adopt our house style
- competent with basic CMS
- competent with photo editing and HTML formatting
- very well organized, motivated, independent and a quick learner
- passionate about the creative industries

Time:
Starting w/c 27 June
Estimate hours: 0-14+ hours p/w (flexitime)
 
Fee:
£18 p/h
 
Perks:
- complimentary tickets to some of London’s best cultural events
- industry introductions and networking opportunities

Social Media Manager (Freelance, £18 p/h)

Overview:
You will lead with developing our social media channels, initially through organic posts. This is a role we’re keen to develop during this year. You will work on increasing our presence per channel, increasing followers. You will use the channels to amplify selected editorial content and increase subscribers to our email mailing list. Specific tasks would be agreed in advance per week.
 
Channels:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Run_Riot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/run.riot.LDN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runriotlondon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/run-riot/
 
Quantity:
You’ll amplify 1-8 editorial articles per week

Management:
- Write text
- Format images
- Tagging (tag the writer and any creatives involved with the article)
 
Requirements:
- you are London based
- you have access to Google Docs, Dropbox, and photo editing software
- you are available for scheduled hours, agreed in advance on a weekly basis
- You have proven experience of managing SM channels for arts, media, or entertainment
- You have a strong understanding of reporting tools to track engagement

You Are:
- an excellent writer and competent photo editor
- well organised, motivated, and independent
- passionate about the creative industries

Time:
Starting w/c 27 June / Estimate 1-2+ hours per week (flexitime)

Fee:
£18 p/h
 
Perks:
- complimentary tickets to some of London’s best cultural events
- industry introductions and networking opportunities

Company Overview

Run Riot began in 2004 as an informal e-bulletin compiled on an irregular basis simply to promote unusual, non-mainstream events to those working in the creative industries. In 2007 the project was launched to the public as a website and weekly ‘What’s On’ newsletter.

The editorial of listings, interviews and features cover Art, Club, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre with additional subversive and informed sections Wild Card and Think. The free weekly bulletin consists of editorial highlights – with Guest Editors, listings, interviews and competitions.

Run Riot exists to open eyes and broaden horizons - shining a spotlight on the positively shifting culture of our era.

We look to discover and support those on the frontline - innovative and experimental artists, enlightened thinkers, visionaries, positive activists, ethical campaigners and social change makers - passionate people who are paving the way for a better tomorrow. We view the world through the lens of arts and culture in the most generous way.

Run Riot was founded by Jamie McLaren who leads with Editorial and Business Development. He works with a team of freelance and voluntary writers who range from culture enthusiasts to creative industry professionals and established authors and journalists.

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