Marketing & Social Media Producer

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Marketing & Social Media Producer to make their mark as part of our respected and innovating publishing team.

Your role will be focused on creating marketing plans, managing social media and producing engaging content for both inhouse and client projects.

About the company

Place North is a publishing house, producing three business publications for property professionals focusing on regions in the North: Place North West, Place North East and Place Yorkshire.

Our three digital publications are read by 300,000 engaged property professionals each month. As well as our online platforms and products, we hold popular events for the property industry, including conferences and socials attended by 100-700 people each.

Place is proud to be an employee-owned business, meaning staff have influence in the direction of the business and can benefit from income tax-free annual bonuses based on the performance of the business.

You would be joining a fast-paced operation where we are constantly striving to improve ourselves as individuals and as a media business.

About you

This role would suit an enthusiastic self-starter with experience in writing copy, social media, designing online campaigns and liaising with clients.

You will have a positive attitude, strong creative and communication skills and an aptitude for problem-solving.

A passion for the written word and extremely strong attention to detail are a must.

You will be based within the production team, and work with all the departments.

Types of content you will be working on include market commentary, event promotions, social media posts, marketing materials, as well as working with our expert authors on our Insight platform to help them create impactful articles.

This role would suit someone with a background in written communications, such as journalism, PR, content production and marketing.

You will be based in our Manchester office for at least three days a week but can work from where you would like for two days a week, depending on the work that is booked in.

Responsibilities

• Manage the publications’ social media channels. Promote sales opportunities, drive subscription and ensure consistent tone and joined-up message throughout different departments
• Managing client advertorial content – liaising with the editorial team to ensure paid-for articles are high quality and managing client expectations
• Planning, designing and delivering online campaigns including direct email marketing and website advertising
• Design work on banner adverts, flyers, event banners, exhibition stands
• Account management – working closely with clients to ensure they are happy and their objectives are met
• Use Google Analytics and other analytical software to assess the success of projects and produce client campaign reports
• Represent the business and grow your network at events and conferences
• Video and podcast production skills are an advantage – our team produce inhouse and client videos, including promotional videos, interviews, social media reels, and vox pops

Qualities and experience

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Able to produce engaging copy to a brief and under pressure
• Very strong eye for detail
• Comfortable working with people
• Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding and interest in social media
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Proficiency with creative software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Experience of delivering videos an advantage
• Experience of delivering podcasts is an advantage

Excellent package including:

• Salary dependant on experience, £25,000 – £30,000
• 23 days holiday, plus 3 days off at Christmas, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working possible
• Travel to work subsidy up to £1,000 a year
• Company matching pension scheme
• Company performance bonus
• Mobile phone covered
• Time in lieu scheme
• Employee-owned business –benefit from influence in the business’s direction and income tax-free bonuses depending on the company’s performance. Note that employee-ownership does not require any financial contribution from you

Working hours are 8/8.30 – 4/4.30, Monday to Friday, with additional hours required as necessary for projects and events.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter, along with examples of content you have produced to kirsty@placenorth.co.uk

Place North West is a diverse equal opportunities employer.