Marketing Specialist is required for an online Global News and Media company who offer fresh perspectives on the issues that matter with daily newsletters delivered to its audience.

This is a 3-month fixed term contract to start in June 2024.

Salary for the role is c.

£50,000 p.a.

(pro rata for 3 month) employed directly by the company.

This is a varied role for someone comfortable wearing many hats and multi-tasking.

As Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for organising and actioning all marketing activity relating to the newsletter within the budget provided, including advertising, sponsorships, events and social media.

As Marketing Specialist, you will report to the Publisher.

A small amount of office administration work is also required, overseeing operations, supporting the management team, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and guests.

Key responsibilities as Marketing Specialist:

• Recommend a marketing strategy to maintain the rapid growth of the newsletter and, on approval, to implement it.


• Use email marketing platform Beehiiv
  
  *(which is similar to Sailthru) in order to analyse and report on data, organise reader surveys, winback campaigns and liaise with support team as needed.


• (Beehiiv is a relatively new platform in the UK but easy to learn if you have experience with Sailthru).


• Website and app management relating to branding, design and marketing content.


• Organising and managing marketing activity such as sponsorships and collaborations within the budget provided.


• Providing support to the Advertising Director including brand placements and reporting on KPIs.
  
  


• Presenting clear data to the management team.


• Managing and growing social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) including regular contact with the external agency running our paid social media.


• Keeping the brand focused by working with designers and copywriters.


• Organising events.


• Office management including submitting expenses and invoices to external admin support, replying to the customer service inbox, subscription management, speaking to IT department.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• You're a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys going beyond your remit and is a fast learner.


• Strong organisational, numeracy and time-management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.


• Basic understanding of Google Analytics desirable.


• Basic understanding of InDesign and Photoshop desirable.
  
  

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a 3 month contract role in a fast paced environment with the ability to add an amazing company to your CV.