
Join the Team
Content
Creator
Location: Online
Employment Type: Voluntary
About the role
Your responsibilities
As a Content Creator, you will be delivering and taking part in our Twitch streams using the BYOU+ Twitch account. This could include playing video games, tutorials, promoting BYOU+ or just chatting.
Ultimately, you will help us reach our target audience by producing both useful and appealing online streams and videos.
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Develop innovative content for our online streams.
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To produce at least 2 streams a month.
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Prepare well-structured streams and content.
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Produce a schedule for our Twitch Streams and ensure they are planned ahead.
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Promote content on our online community and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares).
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Update our Twitch and Discord as needed.
The skills you need
You do not need any previous experience, but the following will be useful:
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Work experience as a Content Creator.
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Experience as a Twitch Streamer, Youtuber, etc.
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Excellent time management skills.
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Experience in using Twitch, Discord, etc.
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Excellent verbal communication skills.
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The ability to work within BYOU+ policies and guidelines.
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Enthusiasm for the work of BYOU+ and it’s values.
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Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online.
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Ability to think creatively when sharing content.
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual.
What you will gain
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Being part of a friendly and diverse team.
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Learn and be part of BYOU+ campaigning work.
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Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support.
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Gain valuable experience for those seeking a career in content creating.
Learning opportunities
There will be ongoing support and training throughout your volunteering:
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Full welcome induction
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Training in appropriate BYOU+ Policies
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Safeguarding training relevant to your role
About us
BYOU+ is an inclusive LGBTQ+ and allies adult community.
BYOU+ is a not for profit, volunteer lead organisation with a dedicated team of people focused on the improvement and enhancement of LGBTQ+ lives that aim to make a positive difference to the community by;
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Promoting Positive Mental Health through our in-person LGBTQ+ monthly group meetings and with support from our Mental Health Champions.
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Tackling Social Isolation through our befriending service, supporting people to attend public events like cinema, pride events, local events or even a coffee.
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Campaigning for LGBTQ+ equality through our projects and campaigns feeding into the Wigan Pride festival and other charities.
Our aims

Tackling loneliness and social isolation
The role profile is an outline indicator for the general role activities and may be adjusted considering the changing needs of BYOU+. We expect the post holder to be as positive and flexible as possible in using this document.
Covid Safe
BYOU+ are proud to be a Covid safe organisation. For some of this role you will be required to work from home and connect with your team and others virtually. However, there may be occasions where you are required to attend events/meetings in-person to carry out part of your role. The health and wellbeing of our volunteers is of utmost importance to us and if you are required to attend such events, a risk assessment will be conducted beforehand and the appropriate safety measures put in place.
Requirements
We are asking people to commit to attending the relevant team meetings. These meetings are usually one hour every month.
Each person generally commits approximately 4-6 hours a month, with more commitment usually needed during Pride season.
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Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
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This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus adult barred list check
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For further information, please contact us
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Written By: MN
Lasted updated: 15/01/2022