Job Title: Social Media Manager
Location: London
Job Type: Contracted Part-Time (3 days/week)
Pay: £30,000 (pro rata 3 days/week)
Start Date: November/December 2024
End of The Road’s international reputation as the UK’s best independent, multi-arts festival is unrivalled. We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Manager to create content, engage our tight-knit online community, grow our fan base and continue building a strong social media presence. This is a part-time position, requiring a commitment of 3 days per week, hybrid, with 1-2 days a week in our London office.
You will work closely with our Head of Marketing and the rest of our small team – Co-Founder/Director, Managing Director and Head of Programming – as well as our freelancers across PR, design, photography, video, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of End of The Road’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Youtube)
- Create, curate, and schedule content, including text, images, videos, stories, and live updates.
- Monitor and respond to followers, comments, and messages.
- Collaborate with the wider team to align social media campaigns with overall festival activities.
- Track performance metrics using social media analytics tools (e.g., insights, engagement rates, reach) and analyse reports to optimise content.
- Assist with live coverage of relevant events throughout the year, including real-time updates, behind-the-scenes posts, and engaging with attendees online.
- Stay up to date with social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensure innovative and fresh content.
- Support and coordinate giveaways, contests, and collaborations with artists, sponsors, and partners.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are paramount. Any experience in copywriting or journalism would be considered a strong advantage.
- An affinity for and understanding of End of The Road Festival’s unique voice and position within the market is essential
- Experience in a similar role, preferably in the music or events industry is essential
- Strong knowledge of major social media platforms and their features. There will be a focus on TikTok and Instagram-focused content creation and management, so experience within these platforms is essential.
- Familiarity with photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Suite) is required
- You will need at least a basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting tools.
- Be creative, proactive, and capable of working independently.
- Have a love of music, events, and social media trends.
- Be available to work flexible hours, especially leading up to and during the festival dates.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to accreditation@endoftheroadfestival.com. Applications will be accepted until midnight 3rd November.
As an organisation, we celebrate and support members from all backgrounds and are working to build an adaptable culture of mutual allyship and an environment where everyone is comfortable being themselves 100% of the time. We actively encourage applications from people of every race, gender, religion, age, disability and the LGBTQIA+ community.