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We're looking for a Marketing Manager to help us gear up for our 2020 festival.
Festival Marketing Manager
Contract: 80 days from September 2019 - June 2020 Salary/rate: £120 per day Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd September Interview date: Thursday 5th September Start date: September, as soon as possible
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Background "The most imaginative and eclectically satisfying film festival in the Midlands." Birmingham Wire
“Working with the Flatpack team to deliver the festival was an incredible experience. I was able to see how a small team of hardworking and motivated individuals could bring together a series of films, exhibitions, and workshops to result in a diverse programme that appealed to both cinephiles and the casual viewer. The atmosphere this created brought so many different types of people together, which I think is one of the highest achievements of any arts organisation, and the Flatpack team managed it with a sense of humour and integrity.” Previous employee
We make great things happen by mixing film and other forms, by illuminating place and by bringing people together. We inspire others and help ideas to grow.
Having grown from putting on small pop-up film nights in pubs to producing a festival attracting 14,000 visitors, Flatpack Projects is a nationally respected organisation which delivers a host of year-round projects and events alongside our annual festival. We are at an exciting point in our journey having become a National Portfolio Organisation in 2018, and our focus is now on looking at developing our marketing strategy for our growing festival.
The Role Working as part of a team of 12, you will help to create energy and excitement around our upcoming festival (5-10 May 2020), ensuring Flatpack has good visibility both digitally and physically across Birmingham and nationally. You will provide a practical and comprehensive marketing plan and help boost our earned income through ticket sales in particular.
Key responsibilities ● Develop and deliver a clear and cohesive marketing strategy for the festival ● Oversee all aspects of Flatpack’s online marketing including social media, online and email marketing ● Work with our designer, the Director, programming and production team to shape the identity of the next festival ● Coordinate the production and dissemination of print media (such as brochures) and outdoor media, poster, sticker or flyer campaigns (in collaboration with specialist agencies). ● Help increase revenue from box office and merchandise sales through targeted marketing and use of web analytics ● Manage the festival marketing budget ● Oversee the documentation and evaluation of the festival, including managing photographers and videographers
Experience, Skills and Characteristics ● Digital marketing ● Understanding of analytics and insights on social media and Google ● Budget management ● Copywriting
Working Hours and Environment You will be largely office based however may be required to attend events during the evening and at the weekend, particularly during our festival.
We offer flexible working and are happy to discuss any questions or requirements you might have regarding the working environment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to abbe@flatpackfestival.org.uk by 9am on Monday 2nd September.