Content Creator

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

As a Content Creator at Roots Academy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital presence and enhancing our educational offerings. You will help bring our vision to life with your passion for storytelling,  keen eye for detail, and ability to produce compelling and engaging content across various platforms.

Key tasks

• Content Development: Create high-quality, engaging, and original content for various platforms, including social media,  website, and promotional materials.
• Content Calendar Management: Plan and manage the content calendar to ensure timely delivery and consistency.
• Visual Content Creation: Design graphics, infographics, and videos that align with our brand identity and resonate with our target audience.
• Copywriting: Write clear, concise, and persuasive copy for marketing materials, course descriptions, email campaigns, and more.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align content creation efforts with broader organisational objectives.

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
• Proven experience as a Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.