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Freelance Marketing Assistant, Activate Performing Arts

  •  South West
  •  Under £10K (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 2, 2025
  •  Jen Walke-Myles
  •  info@activateperformingarts.org.uk
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Freelance Marketing Assistant to support activity for our Inside Out Dorset festival 2025. Ideally you will have experience working in a marketing team, preferably within the arts sector, have creative flair and a passion for social media.

Job Description

2.5 month fixed term contract

Fee £4,375 fixed fee (estimated 25 days) = 7.5hrs at £23.33ph = £175 a day.

Closes: Monday 2nd June 2025 at midday

Interviews: Monday 16th June 2025

We believe extraordinary moments connect and uplift us all. Our mission is to create opportunities for everyone through the performing arts. We are looking for a Freelance Marketing Assistant to support activity for our Inside Out Dorset festival 2025. Ideally you will have experience working in a marketing team, preferably within the arts sector, have creative flair and a passion for social media.

If you are as passionate about audiences as we are, and a great communicator, then this could be the contract for you.

Within the Activate core staff team, we have a female leadership and a broad mix of people with lived experience of caring responsibilities, disability/long-term health conditions and being from a working-class background. To read more about our core staff team go to: http://www.activateperformingarts.org.uk/meet-the-team/ - www.activateperformingarts.org.uk/meet-the-team/

We particularly welcome applications from people who have experienced barriers or prejudice relating to their age, gender identity, ethnicity and/or having a disability or long-term health condition, their sexuality, or being from a working class/ low-income background.

We're used to working with freelancers and offer flexibility and a friendly team to work alongside.'

Full details, including a BSL version of the job pack, can be downloaded from our website:

http://www.activateperformingarts.org.uk/freelance-marketing-assistant - www.activateperformingarts.org.uk/freelance-marketing-assistant

Contact us to find out more or talk about this opportunity: call us on 01305 260954 or email mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]

Job Requirements

Essential things we are looking for are below:

  • You love working as part of a small and friendly team
  • You have a passion for the arts
  • You have strong attention to detail and creative flair
  • You're tech-savvy and know your way around Facebook and Instagram
  • You have excellent communication and time management skills
  • You are super organised and love working to a high standard
  • You share our belief that 'Anything's possible. And everyone's invited.'

Things which would be useful for you to have but are not essential:

  • Experience of working with artists
  • Good knowledge of accessible marketing
  • Ideally you will be available for the festival dates 12th - 21st September 2025
  • The festival takes place across Dorset, Bournemouth, and Christchurch. Having your own transport is a huge advantage and travel costs will be reimbursed.

Job Responsibilities

Supporting our Marketing & Communications Manager you will:

  • Manage regular posting on Activate and Inside Out Dorset social media accounts
  • Develop campaigns and content for our social channels and website
  • Research audiences and relevant communication channels based on our audience development plan
  • Take photos / film at Inside Out Dorset events
  • Create written content for print and digital materials
  • Undertake desk research and administration tasks
  • Gather data through analytics tools
  • Distribute posters, flyers and brochures to various locations across Dorset
  • Contact partner organisations to help share festival information
  • Put together promotional packs for tourism providers and local businesses.

Useful Links

How to Apply

A BSL version of this pack is available on our website here: www.activateperformingarts.org.uk/jobs/freelance-marketing-assistant

To apply please complete the application form, go to our website
www.activateperformingarts.org.uk/jobs/freelance-marketing-assistant

You can submit answers in alternative formats such as video and audio using the application form.

If you have any access requirements or need any help with your application, please contact us below and we will be happy to help.

If you would like this pack in another format such as Large Print, we will happily arrange this for you or if you need further information, please contact [email protected] or call 01305 260954

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12:00 midday

Interviews: Monday 16th June 2025

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