Marketing Manager
Manchester Animation Festival
£28,000 pro-rata
Fixed term contract: Mon 31 Aug - Fri 27 Nov 2026
3 days/week (24 hours), with 1 week full-time before and during festival (8-13 Nov)
Remote (UK), on-site in Manchester for key events and festival
Manchester Animation Festival, the UK's largest animation festival, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Manager to develop, deliver and analyse effective multi-platform marketing and communications. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategy to promote the festival and grow brand awareness, profile and sales
- Oversee creation and distribution of engaging content across social media, newsletters, blog, and print
- Conduct audience analysis to gain insights and tailor content and engagement strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with external film/arts organisations for cross-promotion
- Ensure all communications and marketing uphold principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
- Work with sponsors to ensure marketing benefits are met and branding opportunities maximised
- Oversee social media team, content assistants and volunteers to deliver strategies
- Evaluate and report on campaign success to Board, funders and sponsors
- Coordinate with PR agency to align marketing and press activities
- Oversee freelance designer, web designer, printers and press/media relations
- Manage crisis communications as needed
Requirements:
- 2+ years experience in marketing roles, preferably in entertainment/cultural sector
- Proven track record developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns
- Strong digital marketing skills including SEO, social media advertising, Google Analytics
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Proficiency with marketing tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, WordPress
- Experience managing teams and budgets
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Access to own laptop
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field preferred
- Interest in animation and festivals a plus
To apply, please submit your CV and either a 1-page cover letter or an 8-minute video explaining your fit for the role. Email applications to greg@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk by 16:00 on Monday 3 August 2026.
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