Social Media & Marketing Executive

Bournemouth 7s Festival; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant event organization is seeking a Social Media & Marketing Executive to elevate their online presence. This role involves creating engaging content, managing social media accounts, and executing digital marketing strategies to drive ticket sales and community interaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in social media management, be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, and be passionate about festivals. Expect flexible working hours and the chance to thrive in an exciting environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Office closed between Christmas and New Year

Staff social and other festival perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media or digital marketing, ideally within events.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and current trends.
• Creative with excellent content planning and community management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging content across social media platforms.
• Manage and grow email marketing initiatives.
• Create visually appealing marketing materials for various platforms.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Digital marketing

Community engagement

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Overview

As our Social Media & Marketing Executive, you’ll be at the heart of how fans experience Bournemouth 7s online. You’ll plan and deliver engaging, on‑brand content, manage our community, and capture the festival’s energy in real time. From building hype in the lead‑up to posting live from the fields, you’ll play a key role in growing our reach and keeping audiences engaged year‑round.

Location

All applicants must be based within the Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch area.

Social Media Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging social content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
• Create pre‑festival hype content (BTS, teasers, countdowns) to drive ticket sales.
• Lead social coverage during the festival, capturing real‑time stories, reels and highlights.
• Film on‑location video content including interviews, BTS and collaborations with local sports teams.
• Grow audiences with platform‑specific strategies aligned to brand goals.
• Build and manage a content calendar with the MD around campaigns, partnerships and cultural moments.
• Collaborate with the video editor to produce high‑quality, on‑brand content.
• Manage daily channel activity, scheduling and platform optimisation.
• Identify and manage creators, influencers, ambassadors and ticket reps aligned with the brand.
• Track performance metrics to optimise content, engagement and ticket conversions.
• Actively engage the community and stay ahead of platform trends.

Digital Marketing Responsibilities

• Manage and grow email marketing, including newsletters, segmentation, reporting and optimisation.
• Support multi‑channel digital campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and ticket sales.
• Develop cost‑effective ideas to drive year‑round growth and retention.
• Assist with paid social or digital advertising campaigns (experience helpful but training available).
• Coordinate website updates to support campaigns and ensure consistent messaging.
• Track digital performance and share insights to inform marketing decisions.

Design Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging, on‑brand assets for social, email and web platforms.
• Design marketing materials including banners, flyers, signage, tickets and merchandise assets.
• Collaborate with the video editor on motion graphics and short‑form video content.
• Maintain consistent visual identity across all creative outputs.
• Use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign preferred).

Capability, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in social media, content or digital marketing, ideally within sports, festivals or events.
• Strong understanding of festival, sports and social culture, with the ability to speak the audience’s language.
• Excellent knowledge of key social platforms, algorithms and best practices.
• Confident in content planning, analytics and community management.
• Be creative and bring new ideas to the table.
• Comfortable working with creators, influencers, ambassadors and partners.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign preferred).
• Video editing experience is a bonus.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to thrive independently or as part of a fast‑paced team, especially during live events.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year
• Staff social and other festival perks
• Working in one of the world’s most exciting industries

Key Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Events Services