Marketing Assistant at The Mowlem Theatre | Swanage, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

Marketing Assistant

Swanage, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelTemporary

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Own a local arts marketing loop that blends social, events, and community partnerships to drive attendance and engagement.

Content and Social Ownership: Manage cross‑platform social content and contribute event promos and copy that connect with local audiences.
Events, Local Partnerships, and Materials: Promote events with printed materials, flyers in Swanage/Purbeck, and a monthly press newsletter while liaising with content owners.
Analytics and Campaign Support: Track campaign performance and support event marketing execution across channels.

Create and schedule social media content across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Research and contribute creative ideas to promote our programme of events
Review and update website content, writing copy and liaising with content owners
Analyse marketing analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness
Assist with writing and designing printed materials
Distribute flyers locally to promote events in Swanage and Purbeck
Create a monthly “What’s On” press newsletter
Support the team at events where a marketing presence is required

Interest in theatre, cinema, music, and the role of the arts in the community
Understanding of arts marketing and its key activities
Experience creating engaging social media content tailored to different platforms
Design skills using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud
Strong organisational and writing skills, with excellent attention to detail
Good teamwork and communication abilities
Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required
Community engagement — working with local partners, festivals, and organisations