Social Media Manager (Volunteer) | Making Music

Social Media Manager (Volunteer)

Application deadline: 
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Description of vacancy: 

This is a volunteer position perfect for someone enthusiastic about geek culture - who knows
their anime from their animation, their Avatar from their Avatar (you get the point) - and is keen
to gain experience managing social media for a creative, community-driven project.

You don’t need to be a musician, but an interest in our music style and themes is a big plus.
Being a fellow geek is a must - you need to “get that reference”.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage engaging content on our social media platforms (Facebook,
  • Instagram, and more).
  • Capture, edit, and post photos and video clips from rehearsals and gigs.
  • Communicate with followers by responding to comments and messages in a friendly
  • manner.
  • Collaborate with the band and other volunteers to promote upcoming events and gigs.
  • Report to the Chair and other committee members as required, plan and maintain a
  • monthly content calendar to keep our audience engaged.

What You’ll Get:

  • Free tickets to Geeky Beats gigs, and paid entry to events/conventions where we
  • perform.
  • Free band merchandise.
  • A reference letter to support your future employment or volunteering endeavors.
  • The chance to be part of an inclusive, welcoming community passionate about geek
  • culture and music.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Enthusiastic about geek culture (video games, anime, movies, TV shows).
  • Familiar with social media platforms and content creation.
  • Reliable, creative, and a good communicator.
  • No formal music skills required, though an interest is welcomed.
  • Must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK.

Please send a short summary outlining your interest and experience to
geekybeatsbigband@gmail.com.