Freelance Editorial & Creative Media Specialist

Freelance Sales Representative

Job Description: Freelance Editorial & Creative Media Specialist

(Art, Audiobooks, Digital Publishing, Linguistics, Translation & Editorial)

Role Type: Freelance / Project-Based Contractor.

Target Market: Global Islamic Digital Economy, Academic Publishing, and Education Sectors.

Focus: Audiobook Production, eBook Formatting,  Illustration, Arabic/English Linguistics, Translation (Arabic/Spanish/French/Chinese/Russian/Hindi), Editing, and Proofreading.

Role Overview: The UK Islamic Academy (UKIA) is an established, trusted publisher of classical and contemporary Islamic literature. To support the rapid expansion of our physical and digital catalogue, we are seeking versatile, high-calibre Freelance Editorial & Creative Media Specialists.

This unique, multi-disciplinary role accommodates freelancers specializing in one or more of the following domains: digital media production (audiobooks/eBooks/art) or textual scholarship (linguistics/translation/editing/proofreading). Whether you are formatting a responsive eBook, mastering an audio track, verifying complex Arabic-to-English translations, or polishing a manuscript for print, your work will directly preserve and elevate authentic Islamic knowledge for a modern, global audience.

Core Characteristics Required

To successfully protect the integrity and legacy of UKIA’s publications, a candidate must demonstrate these defining professional habits:

  • Academic & Technical Precision: You have zero tolerance for errors. Whether catching a misplaced vowel diacritic (Harakat) in an Arabic text, a broken hyperlink in an ePub file, or a subtle background hum in an audio track, your attention to detail is absolute.
  • Linguistic & Theological Nuance: You understand that translating or editing Islamic texts requires more than basic bilingual skills. You grasp the weight of Islamic terminology (Mustalahat) and possess the background knowledge to ensure English renderings accurately reflect classical scholarly intent.
  •  Artistic & Cultural Sensitivity: For design and audio projects, you respect traditional Islamic parameters. You display refined judgment in utilizing geometric patterns, abstract motifs, and classical typography while completely avoiding inappropriate or un-Islamic imagery.
  •  Methodical Project Governance: You treat deadlines as a matter of trust (Amanah). You manage your time independently, communicate delays proactively, and deliver publication-ready master files systematically.

Desired Personality Traits

We look past standard technical portfolios to find editorial and creative partners whose personal values and disposition align with our core educational mission:

  • Deep Scholarly Reverence & Patience: You do not rush the creative or editorial process. You possess the mental stamina required to review hundreds of manuscript pages, cross-reference dense translation footnotes, or listen to hours of audio narration with unyielding focus.
  • Spiritually Motivated Integrity: You view your skills as a form of service to Islamic education (‘Ilm). This deep sense of purpose infuses your work with a high degree of conscientiousness and pride in the final product.
  • Humble & Teachable Attitude: You accept constructive editorial feedback or scholarly corrections with grace. You collaborate seamlessly with Islamic scholars (Ulama), senior editors, and directors to refine texts, audiobooks, or visuals until they are completely authentic.
  • Resourceful Problem-Solving: You are naturally proactive. Whether resolving a complex e-reader layout bug, smoothing out a problematic audio transition, or refining an awkward translation phrase, you approach technical and linguistic challenges with an analytical, solution-oriented mindset.

Scope of Responsibilities (Dependent on Your Skillset)

  • Editorial & Linguistics: Proofread, copyedit, and structurally review English and bilingual (Arabic/English) manuscripts. Verify the accuracy of transliterations, references, and translations of classical texts.
  • Digital Publishing & Layout: Reflow, format, and typeset physical manuscripts into clean, responsive eBook formats (ePub, Kindle) ensuring clean rendering of footnotes and Arabic scripts.
  • Audiobook Engineering: Edit, master, and split voiceover tracks into retail-ready audio files adhering strictly to global publishing standards (e.g., ACX/Audible). Ensure flawless pronunciation of Islamic terminology.
  • Art & Illustration: Design striking book covers, marketing assets, and interior illustrations—particularly for children’s literature or educational textbooks—that captivate modern readers.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Milestone Rates: Transparent, project-based compensation scaled accurately to the complexity and volume of the assignment (e.g., per word, per finished audio hour, or per asset).
  • Global, Lasting Impact: The profound opportunity to have your editorial care, artwork, or audio productions preserved in print and digital spaces, benefiting thousands of students worldwide.
  • Creative & Schedule Autonomy: Complete flexibility to manage your own workspace, choosing projects that match your exact lifestyle and technical expertise.

Job Description: Freelance Sales Representative

Freelance Commercial Partnerships & Sales Agent

Role Type: Freelance / Commission-Based / Independent Contractor

Target Market: Madrasahs, Islamic Schools, Mosques, Islamic Bookstores, Distributors, and Educational Institutes

Focus: B2B Bulk Book Sales, Curriculum Adoptions, Wholesale Accounts, and Direct Retail Orders

Role Overview: The UK Islamic Academy (UKIA) is a prestigious, long-established publisher of authentic, classical Islamic literature. From pioneering Arabic language courses (such as the world-renowned Madinah University series) to foundational texts on Quran, Hadith, Seerah, and children’s literature, our publications are global household names.

We are seeking a spiritually aligned, highly driven Freelance Sales Representative to expand our distribution network across the UK. In this independent role, your main objective is to establish trade partnerships, secure bulk syllabus orders from madrasahs, and drive wholesale volume for our entire publication catalogue.

Partnership Prerequisite: To ensure our agents operate with absolute authenticity, product knowledge, and confidence, selected candidates must be willing to purchase and invest in a heavily discounted UKIA Product Preview Set. This physical set serves as your essential showcase toolkit, allowing you to demonstrate the premium print, binding, and layout quality directly to school boards, mosque committees, and bookstore owners during your pitches.

Core Characteristics Required

To successfully represent UKIA’s prestigious legacy in Islamic publishing, a candidate must demonstrate these defining professional habits:

  • Commercial Commitment & Skin in the Game: You approach freelancing with an entrepreneurial mindset. You view investing in your heavily discounted product preview set not as an expense, but as a critical business asset that demonstrates your commitment and dramatically increases your closing rates.
  • Syllabus & Curriculum Fluency: You quickly grasp the educational needs of modern Islamic institutes. You use your physical preview set to comfortably pitch the pedagogical benefits of our books to Madrasah principals and Islamic school boards.
  • Ethical Commercial Acumen: You manage transactions with absolute honesty (Amanah) and high professional transparency. You balance the commercial drive to close a deal with respect for the sacred material being distributed.
  • Proactive Field Prospecting: You are a self-driven hunter. You routinely identify new Islamic centres, online retailers, and independent bookstores, mapping your outreach loops independently.

Desired Personality Traits

We look past rigid corporate sales templates to find a partner who possesses the psychological and ethical framework necessary for the global Islamic economy:

  • Proud Product Advocate: You are genuinely enthusiastic about the books you carry. You enjoy physically putting the literature into the hands of prospective clients, letting the quality of the preview set do the talking.
  • Community-Minded Empathy: You are a natural relationship builder with a warm, approachable demeanour. You seamlessly navigate cultural nuances and build deep, long-term trust across diverse Muslim communities and institutional settings.
  • Respectful Persistence: You have incredible emotional grit, treating every prospect with professional dignity. Delays in committee decision-making are met with polite follow-ups and unshakeable enthusiasm.
  • Mission-Driven Zeal: You have a genuine love for Islamic education and traditional knowledge (‘Ilm). This personal alignment allows your sales pitches to feel authentic and community-focused.

Key Responsibilities

  • B2B Lead Sourcing: Map out and approach target madrasahs, independent Islamic retail stores, and alternative educational platforms to secure wholesale supply deals.
  • In-Person & Digital Consultations: Present physical UKIA publications from your preview set directly to educational coordinators, detailing the structure and benefits of our traditional and children’s literature catalogues.
  • Wholesale Account Onboarding: Lead standard trade discussions, overcome purchasing budget objections, and secure opening bulk-order sizes.
  • Order Coordination: Work tightly with the UKIA logistics and administrative team to verify order sizes, check stock availability, and guarantee smooth delivery tracking to your clients.

What We Offer

  • Lucrative Commission: High earning potential structured as a generous percentage split on all initial and recurring wholesale/bulk orders you secure.
  • Heavily Subsidised Toolkit: Access to our premium curriculum books at 50 % of their retail cost exclusively for your sales outreach.
  • Absolute Working Autonomy: Complete control over your schedules, field-sales targets, and target geographical territories.
  • Authoritative Legacy Branding: Immediate access to an internationally recognized, trusted book inventory that holds immense goodwill within the community.