Media & Digital Team

The Cole Scout Media / Digital Team are responsible for supporting communications within the district, raising the profile of scouting locally – including in local groups - and for supporting our digital tools and resources.

Membership is ideal for those who already possess skills or experience – or who want to get involved with: web design and management, social media, photography and videography, video editing, writing press releases and other copy writing (e.g. the have you heard newsletter), You’ll occasionally be asked to work to some tight deadlines, but the end result is well worth it

If you like to join please contact the District Team

What does the Media/Digital Team Do?

The Media/Digital Team are responsible for supporting the District by:

• Developing and maintaining the District , district Sections and some Groups website
• Developing appropriate media content including press releases, photography, video, web pages and posts, including attending District and County events
• Promoting appropriate content via multiple media channels including:
  • Local media outlets (TV, radio, print and on-line journalism)
  • E-mail (via MailChimp)
  • Social media channels, via integrated platforms (e.g. Hootsuite)
• Working with the HQ media team, as required
• Providing 'digital' support to groups
• Developing software and 'apps' to support scouting in the district
• Supporting the roll out of HQ digital tools

How does the team work?

The team is made up of like minded people who gave a specific interest in media and digital activities. Here is how it works:

• We'll sort out all your paperwork (including adding your new role to Compass and a DBS check if you're not already a member), so you're ready to roll.
• Over 17.5years of age members will be added on to compass, 14 to 17.5 will need to be linked to a Explorer Unit in the District
• You'll be kept up to date with all the latest news about
  • Upcoming events and activities where media team support is needed,
  • Routine jobs that need doing on a regular basis
  • Specific tasks where we need help
• When we're in the process of organising media/digital tasks and support, we'll ask you if you want to volunteer to help
• You may decide to take on a specific role - such as taking overall responsibility for the media coverage associated with an event, or taking on a regular role such as helping write the District newsletter, managing a media channel or maintaining a system or database