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Belfast TradFest is one of Ireland’s leading traditional arts organisations, delivering year-round cultural programming including the flagshipBelfast TradFest & Summer Schooland theSt Patrick’s Music Festival. We present world-class traditional music, song and dance through an ambitious programme spanning concerts, workshops, masterclasses, céilís, outdoor events and community engagement.
We are seeking a driven and experienced Marketing and Engagement Officer to join our small, high-performing team in this integral role.
Role Description
The successful candidate will lead on developing and implementing marketing strategy, setting targets and objectives, and delivering hands-on content creation across design, sales strategy, audience development, print, advertising, digital promotions, branding and communications. The Marketing and Engagement Officer will work closely with the Artistic Director and Co-Director to agree marketing outputs and will manage relationships with a range of external support services including box office teams, PR, and communications providers.
If you would like to help us fulfil our ambitions; are a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, highly organised, and a team player with a strong track record in marketing—then we’d love to hear from you.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 2 years recent experience in a professional marketing or communications role
* Experience in graphic design & video content creation
* Experience with computerised ticketing systems (e.g., Ticketsolve, Eventbrite)
* Track record in writing and implementing communications, marketing and social media plans, including evaluation
* Experience delivering media, advertising, print and digital campaigns and managing their budgets
* Experience in managing and creating content on all social media platforms.
* Competent in producing evaluations, analysis and reporting for senior staff and funders
* Experience line managing staff, suppliers and service providers
* Track record of developing marketing strategies for arts/entertainment sector
* Experience in website management, updating etc.
* Experience working with advertising, print, PR and media agencies.
Closing Date
Thursday 18th December 2025 at 12 noon
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