Job alert - marketing role, applications open now
13 September 2024: Down for the Count Ltd. are recruiting for a freelance marketing and communications officer - and we'd love to hear from you!
Down for the Count are on the hunt for a new freelance marketing and communications officer. The successful candidate will be taking over the role from Ruby Willis, whom many of you will have seen at Down for the Count shows over the past two years. Ruby has been a crucial part of the Down for the Count team since joining us, and we're very sad to say that she'll be leaving in November 2024. Ruby, everyone at Down for the Count couldn't be more grateful to you for your amazing work, wonderful energy, and tireless dedication to the band - we'll miss you so much, and wish you well in your future endeavours.
This role is based on working 20 hours a week - mostly home-based, with weekly meetings at the company's head office in Warwick. Ideally you'll also be able to join Down for the Count on our tours in a front-of-house role. You'll report to our company director, Mike Paul-Smith.
This role has a broad scope and involves marketing all of Down for the Count's self-promoted shows - helping us sell tickets and develop our audience base.
You'll need to have strong IT skills, be highly organised, and have excellent attention to detail. We offer flexible working - you can largely choose your own working hours, however the majority of the hours need to be worked during "traditional office hours" as much of your role will involve liaising with press contacts and marketing contacts at our venues.
More information can be found on the job description. Please read it carefully and if you're interested, email mike@downforthecount.co.uk no later than 5pm on Tuesday 24th September 2024 with your CV and a short cover letter (no more than one side of A4). Any questions you may have about the role can be addressed to mike@downforthecount.co.uk, or you can call him on 07855 488 462.
FREELANCE MARKETING & COMMUNICATION OFFICER - Job description
About the author
Mike Paul-Smith is the musical director of Down for the Count. He formed the band in 2005 and since then has directed them for performances at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Cadogan Hall London, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, The London Jazz Festival, Twinwood Festival, and at countless other theatre and jazz club shows.
