Artichoke is seeking a fast-learning and organised Communications Assistant to join our busy London-based team. The ideal candidate is passionate and driven, with an interest in arts & culture communications, a particular passion for social media, a thirst for learning, and a keen eye for detail. As a supporting position to the whole Communications (Marketing & PR) team, this role offers the opportunity to develop varied experience of all aspects of arts communications. This role will suit someone who would like to develop a career in the arts, has knowledge of social media, and who will rise to the challenge of working in a fast-paced, creative environment.
The Communications Assistant will be an important colleague in helping to implement Artichoke’s communications strategy, providing core support to the Communications team. You will take specific responsibility for some of the essential communications tasks including media monitoring, the maintenance of Artichoke’s image library, and social media engagement.
Specific responsibilities for the role include:
* Act as the main point of contact for Artichoke’s media monitoring service, track press coverage, circulate a weekly clippings update, maintain the press cuttings archive, and produce reports where required.
* Support the Communications team with research requirements, including media and marketing campaign research and Artichoke sponsor research in terms of benefit support and delivery.
* Monitor, track, analyse, and report on performance on social media platforms, using tools such as Instagram & Facebook Insights to produce reports of digital activity for each Artichoke project.
* Research and identify visual arts and culture websites and social media channels to collaborate with to direct audiences to Artichoke channels.
* Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to manage and maintain the Artichoke image archive and work with Artichoke’s press team to respond to media image requests.
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack on our website.
Skills and Experience Required
* A minimum of six months’ experience in a communications/marketing role gained through a previous or current job, an internship, or volunteering.
* A passion for social media and its possibilities.
* Some experience and knowledge of social media management and campaigns.
* Proven administrative and organisational skills.
* Familiarity with software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and the internet.
* Demonstrable interest in the arts and Artichoke as an organisation.
* An ability to work independently, flexibly, and proactively in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.
* Some spoken and written knowledge of other languages would be beneficial.
* Knowledge of Adobe Suite or desire to learn.
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