Marketing Manager (FTC) in Manchester

Channel 4 has a purpose to create change through entertainment and has always been ‘Altogether Different’. As a Marketing Manager, you’ll help bring that purpose to life every day by shaping bold, culturally resonant campaigns that put Channel 4 at the heart of national conversation. If you’re a creative doer who thrives in fast-moving environments, this is your chance to make a real mark on one of the UK’s most iconic brands.

As Marketing Manager, you’ll work with a Marketing Lead to deliver imaginative, insight-driven campaigns that cut through and connect. You’ll take full ownership of smaller campaigns, leading them end-to-end with energy and precision, while also supporting the Marketing Lead on major, high-profile launches that make headlines. From briefing audience research and writing creative briefs to managing production, budgets and agencies, you’ll be the driving force that keeps projects on track and creativity flowing.

You’re culturally curious, creatively sharp and operationally strong - someone who loves seeing a good idea executed brilliantly. You thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-first environment and balance creative ambition with meticulous attention to detail. Collaborative, proactive and culturally switched-on, you’re the person who makes things happen and takes stakeholders on the journey with full confidence.

• Lead smaller campaigns independently, from strategy to execution.
• Support Marketing Leads on large-scale, high-profile campaigns, helping to translate big strategic ideas into flawless delivery.
• Partner with agencies, production teams and creatives to bring ideas to life.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and campaign assets with precision.
• Use audience insight and data to shape strategy and measure impact.
• Build strong relationships across Channel 4’s commissioning, creative, comms and digital teams.
• Represent Channel 4 externally with production companies, talent agents, and media and production partners.
• Stay tuned into cultural trends, media innovation and competitor activity, feeding fresh thinking back into the team.
• Contribute to brainstorms, creative reviews and cultural moments with enthusiasm and ideas.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their craft.

• A confident marketer with hands-on experience delivering creative campaigns.
• A balance of strategic thinking and practical execution.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Great communicator and collaborator, able to inspire confidence and clarity.
• A natural interest in culture, creativity and storytelling.
• Calm under pressure, curious by nature, and motivated to keep learning.

Salary Basic salary per annum starting from £43,094.00

There are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you; Private medical insurance, Free Virtual GP access for employees, Free Female Health hormone test each year, Free Tastecard membership, Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter, Discounted Gym memberships, Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Holiday Purchase, Hybrid working.

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week. Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds; we do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has maintained the Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions.

Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter, we commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers.