Marketing Executive

Job Summary

Company: Academy Music Group

Department: Marketing

Location: Working from home but very regular visits to venues across Manchester and Liverpool so must be easily commutable

Reports to: National Marketing Manager

Working Hours: Full time with some evening work attending shows in Manchester or Liverpool

Job Type: Fixed term contract, 2 years

An essential position within the core marketing team, you’ll play a key role in assisting with the delivery of marketing campaigns for shows, tours, clubs, events, and promotional services at our Manchester venues; O2 Apollo Manchester, O2 Ritz Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester as well as our Liverpool venue, O2 Academy Liverpool.

The Marketing Executive will work closely with the Northwest Regional Marketing Manager, National Marketing Manager and Head of Marketing as well as contributing to a dynamic team to ensure high quality output and service, where collaboration and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.

• Some demonstrable experience in a marketing role in music, media, culture, or entertainment
• Proven track record in delivering successful marketing campaigns and promotional services would be advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of regional marketing and local Liverpool/Manchester music live music scenes
• Experience managing budgets and marketing spend would be advantageous
• An understanding of ticketing
• Knowledge of paid social media advertising.
• Experience in social media content capture.
• Demonstrated success in growing and engaging social media audiences
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with attention to tone, grammar, and clarity.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Cap Cut, etc.) are a plus.
• Outstanding attention to detail of administrative tasks and sharp reporting
• A strong network of local connections and established marketing relationships
• Knowledge of print, digital, social media platforms
• Understanding of analytic metrics and advertising KPIs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Power Point
• Excellent communication skills

• Creative thinker with a strong sense of trends, pop culture, and audience engagement tactics.
• Collaborative mindset — able to work closely with marketing, design, and content teams.
• Highly adaptable to fast-changing digital landscapes and platform algorithms.
• Self-motivated, organised, and detail-oriented.
• Accountable and organised with a strong sense of time management
• Positive work ethic, with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)

• Assist the Northwest Regional Marketing Manager, National Marketing Manager and Head of Marketing to devise and deliver effective marketing campaigns for all shows, tours, clubs, and events
• Assist with coordinating and booking marketing activity across all relevant channels, including print, social and out of home in a timely manner and from conception to completion
• Support the Northwest Regional Marketing Manager in the preparation marketing plans that provide valuable and actionable insight
• Assist in delivering on specific day-to-day promotional activities
• Assist in collaborating with promoter marketing teams to plan and oversee their marketing spend
• Maintain strong local marketing contacts
• Constantly evaluate sales performances to bring new initiatives and sales tactics to the Northwest Regional Marketing Manager
• Build in-depth knowledge of your region
• Form and maintain a robust network of local distribution for promotional material
• Assist in monitoring and maximising all internal and external marketing budgets
• Work closely with the Northwest Regional Marketing Manager to Identify additional opportunities to reach new audiences and increase ticket sales
• Work closely with all Regional Marketing Managers for cross-promotional opportunities
• Liaise with a variety of head office functions including marketing, digital, social and PR for inspiring content and messaging alignment
• Support the Northwest Regional Marketing Manager on broader campaign strategies as required
• Contribute to best-practice operations and processes

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