Marketing Executive

Blyth, Dudley, UK (Hybrid)

£25K/yr – £30K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the content and social backbone across multi‑channel marketing with hands‑on creation, client interviews, and WordPress updates.

  • Content & Social: plan, produce, and optimize posts across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube with video and visuals.
  • Content Ops & SEO: draft blogs, manage WordPress updates, and apply AI research to campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside our Client Delivery Lead to execute Canny's marketing strategy.
  • Take ownership of Canny's social media presence, helping plan, create, schedule, and optimise content across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
  • Create engaging short-form video content for social media using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
  • Design graphics and supporting visual assets for social media campaigns using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Figma.
  • Write blog posts and content pieces for both Canny and client projects, using AI tools to support research and drafting.
  • Interview clients and subject matter experts to gather information for content creation.
  • Upload and manage website content through WordPress.
  • Assist with SEO-related content updates and optimisation.
  • Monitor content performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Support marketing campaigns from planning through to execution.

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Experience creating content for social media platforms.
  • Ability to write clear, engaging content for different audiences.
  • Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, or similar platforms.
  • Basic video editing skills.
  • A strong understanding of how social media content performs across modern platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of projects.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for marketing, branding, content creation, and social media.

Preferred

  • A degree or qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related subject.
  • Experience using WordPress.
  • Understanding of SEO principles and content optimisation.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or Figma.
  • Experience editing video content using Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
  • Experience managing or growing social media channels.
  • Previous agency experience.
  • Examples of content, campaigns, or social media accounts you've helped create or grow.

Benefits

  • Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
  • 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent
  • 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday!)
  • 25 days holiday, including Bank Holidays and Christmas
  • Hybrid working options
  • Regular travel opportunities
  • Casual dress and a relaxed office culture
  • Team socials and events
  • Free on-site parking
  • Office based at F06 Blyth Workspace, within walking distance of the harbour, park, and beach
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Canny Creative

About Canny CreativeCanny Creative is a full-service branding, website, and content agency based in Blyth, near Newcastle. We specialise in helping businesses and organisations enhance their brand identity, web presence, and online communications. Our mission is to redefine partnership in the marketing world with a blend of simplicity, creativity, and authenticity.What We DoAt Canny Creative, we provide end-to-end marketing support, enabling businesses to develop strategic, consistent, and cohesive online and offline marketing campaigns. Our services include:Branding: Building standout brands through strategic ideation, research, market analysis, and design. From brand strategy and identity design to rebranding and print design, we ensure your brand connects with your audience.Websites: Designing and developing high-performing, user-focused websites that drive leads and conversions. Our services cover website design, development, optimisation, and hosting.Content: Creating engaging and SEO-focused content that drives results. We offer content strategy, creation, marketing, social media content, email marketing, and long-form content development.Our ApproachWe value close collaborations with our clients, working in partnership to develop solutions that increase brand visibility, enhance communication capabilities, and boost sales or leads.

Founded in 2015
Blyth, England, GBR
9 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
27.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.7%
Direct
41.3%
Referral
9.5%
Social
4.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1