Comms & Social Media Coordinator

The Role

The Comms & Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, organisation and implementation of communications for the HemingwayDesign studio including the events and festival portfolio and HemingwayDesign project Charity Super.Mkt. Working with the Events Team, you will help support the development and delivery of a vibrant events programme. You will be responsible for coordinating communications, executing marketing campaigns, creating and delivering original innovative digital content.

Core Responsibilities:

To implement digital strategies for the HemingwayDesign studio including events and projects, create and curate outputs across various channels, including website and social media.
To plan and deliver cross-channel digital marketing campaigns in line with the event or project goals.
To coordinate the digital and print marketing material for HD events, working alongside the Events & Graphic Design team to produce assets promptly.
To assist with the design, production and distribution of all promotional materials.
To create content and write copy for a range of marketing platforms and materials including websites, social media, newsletters and above the line advertising.
To maintain and update event websites.
To manage mailing lists ensuring it is up to date and the necessary information / data is being captured.
To organise PR briefings and build relationships with key journalists / influencers.
To monitor and record media coverage and file digital and hard copy press cuttings
To manage and respond to social media comments.
To manage and update the event image library.
To supply data insights for improving the marketing and digital activities across the portfolio.
To achieve set targets for engagement, interaction and attendance, for each event.
To produce and source distinctive content for HemingwayDesign event social platforms.
To identify a programme of activity and themes for marketing and communications.
To implement a plan to achieve and support agreed annual targets.
To ensure the content reflects each event’s specific and diverse audiences.
To work effectively with other departments, internal and external suppliers and partners
To collaborate with the curatorial and content production teams to help source and attract new talent and contributors.
To produce personalised promotional materials that enable participants and contributors to endorse the event.
To manage film and photography crews at all events.
To supply event analysis and reporting on comms and social media performance – continuous analysis and evaluation of marketing campaigns to improve performance.
To manage HemingwayDesign’s LinkedIn account.

Skills Required

Some industry experience is preferred but we prioritise talent and personality over experience
A genuine enthusiasm for the arts, awareness of social and cultural trends, and a keen interest in the political Zeitgeist
Excellent written communications skills and the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with a range of audiences and stakeholders
Highly creative and full of bright ideas with an ability to be versatile, work autonomously and manage multiple work streams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent at allforms of communication including presentation, copywriting skills and collaboration – as a client-facing member of the team, you will have to present to clients
Ability to build good relationships internally and externally
Rigorous attention to detail, high standards and pride in your work
Strong communication skills with fluent spoken and written English

Salary & Benefits:

Salary dependent on experience and skills
Four weeks paid holiday plus all public holidays
The business currently runs a four-and-a-half-day week during the summer months of July and August
We have two office dogs

Requirements

Proven experience as event production manager for medium and large scale creative-led events
Skilled in project management
Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office and basic Adobe
Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
Excellent organisational skills
A knack for problem-solving
Customer-service orientation
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience of staff and crew management
Knowledge of the production process and resource/timescales needed to realise production requirements

How to apply:

Interested in applying for this position?

Don’t just send us a CV but show us what you can bring to the HemingwayDesign team.

In order to be suitable for this role it’s important to us that you have an interest in and passion for our shared values of sustainability, social responsibility and using design to improve lives.

What is needed:

A strong portfolio of comprehensive relevant previous work / projects and how they relate to our practice, and CV with experience
Cover letter outlining why you want to work with us, and why you’d be the perfect fit for our team

Please email jack@hemingwaydesign.co.uk with ‘Work With Us’ in the subject field.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

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Comms & Social Media Coordinator