Barkin' Bistro is an award-winning pet food company producing premium raw, cooked and cold-pressed meals for dogs and cats, all handmade in Northern Ireland.
We're looking for a creative and organised Social Media, Content & Email Marketing Creator to join our team on-site 2–3 days per week. This role combines content creation, social media management and email marketing, with a bit of customer/sales support.
About the Role
You will work on-site capturing behind-the-scenes content, creating daily social posts, building email campaigns, and helping to engage and grow our customer base. Your work will directly support brand awareness and online sales.
Social Media & Content Creation
* Film and create regular content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, product videos)
* Capture behind-the-scenes footage in our factory, production and packing areas
* Manage and schedule posts on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
* Write engaging captions and respond to comments/messages
* Plan a simple weekly/monthly content calendar
* Optional: host occasional live videos if comfortable (not essential)
Email Marketing (Mailchimp)
* Plan and create regular Mailchimp campaigns
* Promotions & offers
* New product launches
* Educational content (pet nutrition, feeding tips, etc.)
* Write clear, engaging copy for emails
* Build and segment mailing lists (e.g. customers, stockists, prospects)
* Monitor performance (opens, clicks, basic reporting) and suggest improvements
Sales & Customer Engagement (Light)
* Help answer customer enquiries and encourage repeat orders
* Support communication with potential or existing stockists (sending info, offers, etc.)
* Help with small promotional campaigns around seasonal events, new products and offers
What We're Looking For
* Experience creating social media content (especially Reels/TikToks/Stories)
* Basic experience with Mailchimp or similar email platforms (or confident to learn quickly)
* Confident using a smartphone for filming & simple editing (Canva, CapCut, etc.)
* Excellent written English for captions and emails
* Creative, friendly and self-motivated
* Able to work independently and bring ideas to the table
* Passion for animals and pet health is a big bonus
Hours & Pay
* 2–3 days per week (14–24 hours)
* On-site at our Kilrea facility
* £12.21–£14 per hour, depending on experience
* Staff pet food allowance
Benefits
* Work with a growing, award-winning local brand
* Varied, creative role with real impact
* Supportive, small team environment
* Role can grow as the business and online presence expand
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note including:
* Examples of social media content you've created (links or files)
* Any experience with Mailchimp or email marketing
* Why you'd like to work with Barkin' Bistro
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Store discount
Work Location: In person