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Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Marketing Manager to join a fast-paced team working on the launch of a major live event. This role is freelance and full-time for one month, with a start date ASAP and an end date of 15 August (no leave permitted during this period).
With a growing portfolio of high-profile clients across festivals, venues, sports and hospitality, this role is ideal for an experienced marketer who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments.
You’ll be surrounded by a team of experts in strategy, content, and paid media, all dedicated to delivering marketing campaigns that fill venues and drive footfall.
You’ll report to the Head of Campaigns and work closely with a Content Executive to deliver high-impact marketing activity across both client and internal campaigns.
The role is based in Manchester, with four days a week in the office.
The Role:
This is a hands-on role for an experienced event marketer with a track record of selling out shows.
You’ll be supporting the launch of a major Christmas event and working across retained client campaigns. From planning and coordination to content development and stakeholder management, you’ll help deliver high-performing campaigns with speed, focus, and creativity.
You’ll be working closely with both internal teams and clients to deliver campaigns that convert, particularly around two key dates (28 and 29 July), when full-day availability is critical.
The Responsibilities
Event Launch
* Support delivery of a major Christmas event launch campaign
* Execute quickly with clear planning and high-quality recommendations
* Coordinate marketing outputs and review content
* Project manage stakeholders across internal and client teams
Marketing Support
* Contribute to the marketing activity of a retained client group
* Support campaign execution and enhance marketing materials
Content & Comms
* Brief and support paid social, email, and influencer content creation
* Shape messaging and review creative
* Align with social trends and steer execution toward ticket conversion
The Requirements
Must-Haves
* 3+ years in live event, venue, or festival marketing
* Strong campaign planning and delivery experience
* Proven track record of driving high-ticket sales or event launches
* Confident briefing/reviewing of design, video, and copy
* Experience with performance content (paid, email, creators)
* Excellent stakeholder relationship management
* Highly organised project management and reporting skills
* In-depth knowledge of creator/content trends
* Confident AI literacy
* CapCut, Canva, InShot, Adobe Express
* Meta Business Suite (for scheduling/optimisation)
* AI tools such as Runway or Opus Clip
Important Commitments
* Must be available to start immediately
* Freelance full-time availability through to 15 August
* Full availability for long working days on 28 and 29 July
Good to Have
* Agency-side or multi-stakeholder experience
* Familiarity with: Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, email marketing tools, Google Workspace
* Ability to travel to client meetings or team sessions as required
Location
* Opportunity to work on a major, high-profile event campaign
* Fast-paced, collaborative team environment
* High level of creative ownership and hands-on execution
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing and Sales
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting and Events Services
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