The self-tanning brand owned by influencer Molly-Mae Hague is recruiting a social media content creator in Manchester – with a starting salary of £16,845.
The successful applicant will be tasked with running Filter by Molly Mae’s social media accounts as well as creating content.
The cosmetics company, launched by the Love Island star back in 2019, already has more than half a million followers on Instagram.
It wants to grow its team with someone who is ‘confident in communicating with influencers’ and able to develop strategy.
Filter by Molly-Mae’s Instagram page
Benefits of the role are listed as ‘casual dress’, ‘flexible schedule’, and ‘work from home’.
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The job advert states that the candidate will preferably have at least two years’ experience in a similar role and a bachelor’s degree.
The chosen person will be paid a salary between £16,845 and £25,000, depending on experience – which is fairly standard according to Glassdoor, which lists the average salary for a social media executive as £24,847 per year.
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But some have criticised the job listing, saying it pays ‘close to minimum wage’ for a skilled role.
Molly-Mae recently issued an apology after comments she made in a podcast received criticism and sparked discussions around poverty.
The influencer said in an interview on The Diary of a CEO that we all have the ‘same 24 hours in a day’ to build our success.
Some have criticised the job opportunity at Filter by Molly-Mae, writing on Twitter: “we’ve all got the same 24 hours in a day, enjoy living in this increasingly unaffordable city on close to minimum wage.”
Someone else said: “‘Content Creator’ aka photographer, videographer, editor, sound recorder, illustrator, designer, web designer, creative lead etc etc etc.
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“I really dislike that that title has become such a catch all term that means you have to wear a million f*cking hats for £21k.”
Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Daisy Jackson -
11th January 2022 
