Marketing Manager

About Manchester Animation Festival

Manchester Animation Festival is the United Kingdom's premier animation event, hosting a variety of activities including screenings, masterclasses, Q&A sessions, workshops, and thematic panels. This festival, recognized as Oscar® and BAFTA qualifying, collaborates with prestigious companies like Netflix, Disney, Apple, Sky, Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, Blue Zoo, Nickelodeon, and the BBC to present outstanding events and showcases.

Role Overview

The Marketing Manager will play an essential role within the festival team, tasked with strategizing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive marketing and communication initiatives across multiple channels, including social media platforms, newsletters, and print media. They will partner closely with the social media team and a dedicated press agency to enhance brand visibility, increase audience engagement, boost the festival's profile, and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement marketing strategies for diverse platforms to promote festival activities.
• Collaborate effectively with social media coordinators and press representatives.
• Analyze marketing campaign outcomes to refine approaches.
• Manage branding efforts to raise audience awareness and engagement.
• Ensure that projects meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates strong motivation and enthusiasm for the role.
• Excellent communication capabilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly organized and proactive in managing time and priorities independently.
• Confident working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.