Current Availability
Marketing & Communications Manager
Part-Time. £28,000 (pro-rata)
Office Based
We are recruiting a Marketing & Communications Manager to work in our York office for 4 days (or 30 hours) per week, during Mondays – Fridays (days and times negotiable).
You will be working for the international art and culture magazine, Aesthetica, as well as all related projects, including the Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Art Prize, Creative Writing Award and the currently in development Creative Skills Academy.
Working alongside the Directors and the Creative Producer, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering marketing strategies and communications that promote our offerings.
This is an office-based role and is not remote. Remote working will not be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver marketing activities to promote Aesthetica Magazine and all additional projects.
- Write, create and send out publicity materials, email newsletters, mailshots and social media campaigns.
- Research, identify and contact relevant customers, audiences and markets.
- Build and develop external
- Use design software to produce high quality digital assets and graphics.
- Research, manage and refresh client, customer and contact data.
- Monitor and evaluate marketing activities and refine where necessary.
- Be the main point of contact for marketing activities.
The ideal candidate
- Excellent persuasive written and verbal communication.
- Creative with a diplomatic approach to problem solving.
- Proactive and highly motivated approach to work.
- Able to contribute and deliver new ideas for growth and development.
- Be able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
- Have an eagle eye for detail and be able to proofread as you work.
- Able to prioritise workloads, multi-task and work efficiently.
- Be IT competent with working knowledge of Word Press, social media platforms, email marketing software and websites using SEO.
- Be approachable, friendly and a good communicator.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Suite and Canva is highly desirable.
- Should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the art and cultural sector.
How to Apply
- Email us your CV, highlighting your relevant experience.
- Write a cover letter explaining why you would like to apply for this position.
Please email your application to recruitment@aestheticamagazine.com
Deadline: Sunday 7 April 2024
Content Creator
Full-time. £24,000 per annum
Office Based
Do you love magazines? Are you passionate about art and culture? Here is your chance to join the Editorial Team at Aesthetica.
We are looking for a Content Creator to join our team who will plan, produce, edit and commission content for Aesthetica Magazine and all related projects, including the programmes, books and publications for the Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Art Prize and Creative Writing Award.
You will work alongside our Editor and Creative Producer to find and write extraordinary content. You will work on the production of Aesthetica Magazine and contribute to our website and social media channels. A keen interest in contemporary art and culture is essential. You need to love art and writing as well as have a thirst for finding exciting artists. This job is based in our offices in York, UK, and is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
• Write and publish daily articles, newsletters and social media posts.
• Research, find and produce appropriate editorial content.
• Source images, photographers and secure publication rights.
• Commission and edit copy to maintain high editorial standards.
• Setting up and conducting interviews.
• Organising contributors and journalists.
• Liaise with press agents and be a point of contact for editorial enquiries.
• Proofread, fact check and subedit editorial content.
• Create print-ready pages with images using InDesign.
• Use Canva to produce high quality digital assets and graphics.
• Schedule and manage content on our websites, and our social media platforms.
• Ensure brand values are maintained across all our editorial content.
Requirements
• Creative with the ability to source newsworthy content.
• Outstanding written skills with a journalistic flair and who can produce high quality content daily and work to extremely tight and strict deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, pro-active with a positive can-do attitude.
• Outstanding grammar and ability to proofread.
• Have an eagle eye for detail and be able to fact check as you work.
• Be approachable, friendly and a good communicator.
• Be able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and external contacts including curators, artists, writers and press agents.
• Be able to work accurately and calmly under pressure.
• Be IT competent with working knowledge of social media platforms and websites using SEO and content management systems.
• Proficiency in design software such as InDesign and Canva is highly desirable.
• Should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the art and cultural sector.
How to Apply
• Email us your CV, highlighting your relevant experience.
• Write a cover letter explaining why you would like to apply for this position.
• Include links to any relevant articles you have written.
Please email your application to recruitment@aestheticamagazine.com
Deadline: Sunday 7 April 2024
Placements
PLEASE NOTE:
We are not offering placements or internships at this time.