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Salary: £24,000 Pro Rata per annum, £11.50 per hour.
Part-Time: 32 hours per week (includes evenings and weekends)

Komedia is an enterprising, independent, and vibrant venue that invests in all staff members. If you would like to work in an organisation that is a vital and enduring part of Brighton’s entertainment landscape and you have a passion for live events, we would love to hear from you!

Overview
The role of the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator is a key and broad role within the marketing department. Working closely with the Marketing Manager to promote all events at Komedia whilst focussing on developing our social media channels and creating engaging content. Working alongside industry professionals to promote Comedy, Music, Club Nights, Childrens events and more…
The role offers an opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills in a stimulating, innovative and lively atmosphere, working alongside a friendly and supportive team.

Duties may include:

• Working alongside the Marketing Manager to deliver the promotion of the Komedia Venue and events.
• Creative ideas to raise the profile of our social media platforms and increase our following.
• Creating engaging content before and during shows to post on platforms (specific focus on Instagram & TikTok)
• Responsible for finding exciting content that has been taken within our venue, clearance, and re-posting. 
• Communicate with visiting performers or promotors to engage with our social media in a symbiotic manner.
• Maintaining education of social media practice and theory.
• Building and sending e-shots using email marketing platform Mailchimp for in-house shows and additional paid-for marketing from external promoters, such as solos e-shots and Face- book Adverts
• Distribution: updating posters / other marketing material in the venue
• Responding to customer message queries on all platforms
• Posting shows that go on sale on social media and scheduling upcoming posts in social media calendar.
• Keeping customers informed of changes and promotions.
• Proofing and updating the Komedia website using WordPress
• Creating, updating and management of AV slides.
• Managing video archive
• Carrying out any additional tasks requested from management.

Training is provided as part of your induction process.

Desirable Skills:

• Current knowledge of social-media channels and trends
• Videography/Photography skills
• Talented content creator
• Working knowledge of design/editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro).
• Copy Writing and proofing skills
• Knowledge of WordPress or similar website back-end software
• Experience with Mailchimp or similar.
• Marketing experience (work, education or project based)

The Person:

• A confident communicator who is comfortable approaching people.
• Creative thinker with knowledge of current trends and marketing techniques
• Independent and organised worker.
• Genuine passion for the industry

A robust, ambitious individual looking for a challenge, driven by improvement. A team attitude, keen to assist and inspire their colleagues to move the business forward. Confident decision maker, with ability to express themselves clearly. An eye for detail and aesthetics

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)

Benefits:
Complementary tickets for yourself, friends & family, paid holidays; staff drinks & food; a pension scheme with employer contributions; free access to a well-being service encompassing counselling, financial advice and more; biannual staff parties! – Working for a company that genuinely cares about it’s employees.

32 hours per week average, mixture of office daytime work and evening show based work.

CV and Cover Letters to [email protected] – Please send us an example of a piece of video content you’ve created specifically for a social media platform and be prepared to discuss it if invited to interview. Quote ‘Marketing Vacancy’ and ‘[Your Name] ’ in the email subject.

Closing date for applications: 27th Dec 2023 / Interview Period: 27th Dec – 8th Jan

Early applications advised, Komedia holds the right amend application period.