Could you be East Marsh’s Chief Storyteller?

Every street in the East Marsh has a story. The neighbour who’s run the same corner for thirty years. The young person trying something new. The group of residents who got together and changed something for the better.

At East Marsh United (EMU), we’re building a community where people flourish, and we think the best way to show that is by telling these stories properly. That’s why we’re looking for a Chief Storyteller.

What the role is about

You’ll be the storyteller-in-chief, bringing EMU’s story to life for our team, supporters, partners, funders and, most importantly, our community.

You’ll get to know the people of the East Marsh, listen to them, and turn what you hear into podcasts, videos, blogs, social media posts, press stories and printed newsletters. Not everyone here has easy access to the internet, so offline stories matter just as much as online ones.

Your first weeks will be about learning how we do things (we call it “How We EMU”), spending time in the community, and building a storytelling strategy with us.

What you’ll be doing

Recording and editing podcasts and videos
Capturing photos and short videos at community events
Pitching stories to local journalists and writing press releases
Running our website, social media and email campaigns
Planning a content calendar so everything stays on track
Helping our team and volunteers share their own stories

Who we’re looking for

Someone creative, organised, and genuinely interested in people. You might come from journalism, press relations, content creation, project management or community work. You’ll be comfortable with a camera and an editing suite, you’ll write clearly and warmly, and you’ll enjoy the variety that comes with a role like this.

You’ll also need to be happy attending events in the evenings and at weekends, because that’s where many of our best stories happen.