Film & Photography Team Co-lead - Volunteer, Greater London

Help amplify marginalized London voices. WIILMA seeks a creative, strategic volunteer to co‑lead our film/photography team. Produce impactful documentaries, events & social content, building a sustainable team. Join us to fight isolation & increase cohesion via art & culture.

This role is crucial for advancing WIILMA’s core mission. As a grassroots organization, we rely on our ability to tell compelling stories that challenge the status quo. The film and photography team is our "voice" in the public sphere, making the unseen seen. By creating high‑quality, professional documentaries and photo stories, you are not just documenting events; you are building evidence of our impact, which directly assists in attracting funding, partnerships, and further volunteers.

Furthermore, this role supports our core mission of amplifying voices of marginalised communities and promoting equity. We believe that everyone deserves to experience high‑quality arts and culture, regardless of their seen or unseen disabilities. Your work will specifically document how our sessions are adapted and inclusive, providing a clear, visual counter‑narrative to the lack of access currently provided in the arts sector.

Your work will fight the social isolation we seek to tackle by highlighting the joy and connection experienced in our projects. By showcasing these moments, you make our community, its history, and its culture tangible to a wider audience, reducing loneliness and fostering a stronger sense of belonging. As a leader, you are also empowering other volunteers, helping to create a robust, resilient team that sustains our work. In short, your visual leadership ensures that WIILMA's message of "telling our truth" is seen, heard, and respected.

• Proficient in photography with a strong eye for composition and detail.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator.
• Strong video editing skills with the ability to create compelling narratives through visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• A keen understanding of current trends in videography and digital media production.

Please kindly only apply if you can bring your own camera and equipment to shoots and events for the charity, as unfortunately the charity is unable to provide this.

Hybrid

As Co‑Lead for Film and Photography, your primary focus is to oversee the visual identity of our projects, ranging from small‑scale workshops to large community festivals.

• Co‑Leadership & Team Building – Work alongside your Co‑Lead to recruit, mentor, and schedule a small team of volunteer filmmakers and photographers. Foster a collaborative, creative environment.
• Documentation Strategy – Develop a plan for capturing high‑quality photographs and video footage of community events, workshops, and performances. This includes documenting our work to demonstrate impact to stakeholders.
• Content Creation – Produce diverse visual content, including short documentaries, event recaps, and interviews that highlight the voices of marginalised communities, specifically focusing on accessibility and inclusion.
• Social Media & Promotion – Produce engaging short‑form video and high‑quality photography suitable for Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms to promote WIILMA’s work.
• Editing & Post‑Production – Oversee the editing process for video deliverables, ensuring all content is produced in line with our brand identity and quality standards.
• Equipment & Workflow – Work with the team to manage our media assets, archiving, and maintenance of any filming equipment.

• Establish a scheduling system for the volunteer team to cover our monthly events.
• Produce at least two short‑form videos per month highlighting community members' stories.
• Ensure all visual content highlights the accessibility of our spaces and activities.
• Develop a consistent aesthetic for our social media coverage of projects.