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Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join our team at Exeter Northcott Theatre on a 12-month fixed term contract.
Job Description
This key role will provide vital support to the Marketing Department, assisting with a wide range of administrative and creative tasks to help deliver our campaigns effectively. Playing an integral part in supporting the team's work, this role's main focus will be around building engaging email campaigns that drive sales (using DotDigital, a programme similar to Mailchimp) and more administrative tasks as outlined below. You'll also be involved in the maintenance of the Northcott website, as well as populating show content on said website, and will support the team in delivering our social media strategy. If you are organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about the arts, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Requirements
Essential:
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Familiarity with marketing email software (e.g. DotDigital, Mailchimp).
Confidence in using software tools such as Microsoft Office (including Excel) and website CMS platforms.
A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
An interest in the arts and an enthusiasm for theatre.
Job Responsibilities
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Using the DotDigital platform to create engaging email campaigns.
Using Spektrix (our ticketing software) to generate targeted mailing and emailing lists.
Updating the Northcott Theatre website with relevant event information, news, and promotional materials - proofreading as required.
Gathering content and marketing materials from visiting companies and partners.
Organising front-of-house displays and the distribution of printed materials.
Maintaining and storing materials for the Northcott Archive.
Keeping up to date event listings on social media and external websites.
Tracking and reporting on marketing activity.
Writing meeting minutes.
Contributing to the production of show programmes and season brochures.
Support in the delivery of the social media strategy, writing engaging content, creating graphics, following brand guidelines.
Contributing to the planning and delivery of promotional activity/events.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we’re working to widen the pool of people who hear about vacancies at the theatre and make the process of applying for a job as straightforward as possible.
For this role we’re asking all candidates to click on the Apply Now link for this vacancy on our website and submit written and/or video/audio responses to the same three questions so you can tell us about yourself and why you’re the right person for this role:
Tell us about yourself and why you want to work at the Northcott
Tell us how your experience meets the person specification
Tell us about what professional support you might need if we were to offer you this role
And then upload a copy of your latest CV.
If you would like the information in an alternative format, support in completing your application, or you would like an alternative way to make your application, please contact us at jobs@exeternorthcott.co.uk .
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