At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in marketing and communications, manage events, and support social media campaigns.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Opencast, known for its innovative approach.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a vibrant company culture.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in marketing while making a real impact in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
The role involves playing a key part in the day-to-day delivery of Opencast’s external marketing and internal communications activity. This is an entry-level role with a strong focus on administration, coordination, and internal/external event delivery alongside the delivery of social media campaigns and the creation of written content. You’ll be comfortable working in a hybrid way but will spend an average of 2 days per week in our Newcastle office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for marketing and internal communications activity, including maintaining plans and trackers and organising digital folders.
- Coordinate workflows and tasks using our Jira tooling and manage our marketing and internal communication requests, triaging work effectively and communicating with internal teams to manage expectations.
- Support supplier coordination and take responsibility for organising and monitoring stock (e.g. printed publications, merchandise etc.).
- Support planning and delivery of internal and external events, including coordinating logistics with Opencast teams, partners and suppliers.
- Manage event invitations and registrations, including the creation of Eventbrite events, and maintain accurate attendee lists.
- Support the execution of social media campaigns, including scheduling agreed content, and ensuring a regular pipeline of content.
- Amplify internal communications through reposting content on agreed internal communication channels (e.g. intranet, Microsoft Teams).
- Support alignment of activity between internal communications and external marketing to ensure consistency and join up.
- Provide ad-hoc support for business development.
Marketing & Communications Assistant employer: Opencast | B Corp
Opencast is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for aspiring marketing professionals. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to valuable training opportunities and the chance to work on diverse projects in a supportive environment. Located in Newcastle, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while still encouraging team engagement through regular in-office collaboration.
