Social Media and Content Producer, Reading and Leeds Festivals

Job Description

Company: Festival RepublicDepartment: MarketingLocation: Farringdon, London and onsite at festivals during festival seasonReports to: Marketing and Campaign ManagerWorking Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Mon-Fri but additional weekend and evening hours during festival seasonContract type: Fixed term, expected initial duration, 12 monthsRole DescriptionFestival Republic is the countrys leading festival and events promoter. We are seeking an experienced, creative, and self-motivated individual with a social media background and an enthusiasm for festivals, who would like to work within a busy events company.The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Reading and Leeds branded social media channels, producing engaging content for all digital platforms, and regularly analysing digital trends and performance. Reporting into the Marketing& Campaign (M&C) Manager, the candidate will work collaboratively with teams including PR, Sponsorship, Production, and more to create and publish content that reflects the festival brand whilst growing engagement and communicating key event information.The candidate should be engrossed in youth and digital culture, be able to work as part of a team, constantly provide innovative content ideas and present them to stakeholders.They will be required to work on site at a number of events over the summer which all span weekends.Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceEssential

• A passion for social media and extensive knowledge of all channels including TikTok
• Excellent knowledge of the festivals culture, relevant talent and influencers
• Strong interpersonal communication including the ability to relate to different audiences
• Intermediate or above experience of graphic design using Adobe Creative Suites
• Intermediate or above experience of Microsoft Office (or similar)
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage a number of projects at one time and to work to tight deadlines

Desired

• Experience working with brands and/or events
• Knowledge in UK festival markets and events
• Working experience within a similar industry
• Some video editing experience

BehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Approachable and conversational
• Enthusiasm for festivals and willingness to commit to onsite working
• Creative personality
• Hard working
• A good team player
• Good communicator
• Proactive
• Passionate about social media
• Commitment to a can-do attitude with a focus on fantastic customer service
• A creative thinker who is passionate about social media
• A hard working and proactive team player

What the role includesSocial Media

• Pitch, develop and create social content in line with the festival brand with the aim to grow our audience and ultimately sell tickets
• Build and maintain a social media strategy for the festival, planning launches and big moments in advance and regularly posting on-trend content
• Be ferociously aware of new trends on social media and within the music industry
• Monitor conversation on all social media platforms and respond to customer queries as needed
• Identify new social media platforms and develop audiences there
• Work onsite at the festival to manage and produce a constant stream of social content, managing a team who will assist in collecting content
• Regularly report on analytics and trends
• Regularly attend shows in order to share live content on the festival channels

Content

• Leading on content productions for the festival, alongside the M&C Manager
• Collaborate with the M&C Manager to hire and manage a team of videographers and photographers to work on site at the festivals
• Design digital marketing assets using Adobe Creative Suite
• Brief in marketing assets including video to internal and external creatives
• Create simple graphic or video assets (using the festival brand assets) for use on social campaigns
• Liaise with artist management, content creators and labels for exclusive content
• Occasionally work on site at venues, shows or press days to shoot video content

In addition

• Establish and nurture relationships with brands, stakeholders and partners
• Assist the M&C Manager in developing and implementing an effective Influencer marketing strategy

Equal OpportunitiesWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balanceyour work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Its talent that matters to us and we encourage applicationsfrom people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.#LI-SL1The CompanyFestival Republic is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the worlds leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th February 2023. We reserve the right to close applications.

Keyskills :
Digital TrendsGraphic DesignMedia StrategyProductionsEngaging Content