Social Media & Content Producer

Festival Republic; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Festival Republic, a leading festival promoter in the UK, is looking for a dynamic Social Media Manager. This full-time role involves overseeing the organization’s social media presence across various platforms, developing engaging content, and collaborating with marketing teams. The ideal candidate should possess robust experience in digital marketing and social media, particularly on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, along with graphic design skills. You will work on-site at festivals, helping to create a vibrant digital atmosphere that drives audience engagement and ticket sales.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of social media channels and prior experience working in social media from a professional perspective.
• Strong interpersonal communication including the ability to relate to different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media strategies and content creation for branded channels.
• Work closely with Marketing and PR teams to amplify social media presence.
• Co-ordinate with digital marketing teams on messaging for community engagement.

Skills

Social media expertise

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Graphic design

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

Company: Festival Republic

Department: Marketing

Location: Farringdon, London and on-site at festivals

Reports to: Head of Marketing and PR

Working Hours: Full time, permanent. Working on-site at festivals (weekends) required.

Role Description

Festival Republic is the country’s leading festival and events promoter. We are seeking an experienced, creative, energetic and self-motivated individual that has a digital marketing background, has enthusiasm for music events and festivals and would like to work within a busy events company.

The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our branded social media channels including Wireless Festival, among others, along with working cross-functionally and with our partners to amplify our social media presence and relevance, grow our audiences and increase engagement and effectiveness across our markets. This involves both project management and content development; working closely with Marketing, PR and Content teams to plan and implement our social media strategy; generating creative ideas that encourage consumers to interact across social media. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team, constantly provide fresh and innovative ideas, have an eye for detail and have worked in a similar position previously. They will be required to work on site at all of the festivals and events which all span weekends.

Required

Who you are

• Extensive knowledge of social media channels and prior experience working in social media from a professional perspective
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Extensive knowledge of social media writing across multiple social media channels. Expertise in Instagram and TikTok would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal communication including the ability to relate to different audiences
• Intermediate or above experience of graphic design using Adobe Creative Suites,
• Possess strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage a number of projects at one time and to work to tight deadlines
• Some video editing experience
  
  

Desired

• Experience working with brands and/or events
• Knowledge in UK festival markets and events
• Working experience within a similar industry
  
  

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• A passion for social media
• Approachable and conversational
  
  

What The Role Includes

• Create unique, engaging and word-perfect social marketing / editorial inspired content across our communities
• Work with the Marketing Manager to create, develop and implement strategies for platform growth and content.
• Monitor trends in social media for content opportunities
• Identify new social media platforms and develop audiences there
• Co-ordinate with the digital, marketing and PR teams on any relevant messaging for our communities
• Liaise with the Digital, Marketing and PR teams to shape content strategies for launches and campaigns
• Monitor all social media platforms and respond to customer/community member queries
• Evaluate existing/potential social platforms
• Ensure all content across all platforms adheres to the festival tone of voice and reflects the aims and values of the brand
• Create a strong brand presence and drive customer interaction and ultimately ticket sales
• Identify and communicate trends through social media e.g. global events
• Work on-site at our festivals to provide social content and important information via our social networks
• Work with labels and artist management to generate exclusive content for the festival platforms
• Report to the Digital Marketing Manager, Head of Marketing and PR plus stakeholders weekly on the progress the festival accounts and audience sentiment
  
  

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Festival Republic is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 4th August 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.

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