ORCA is a brand and digital agency based in Bristol. We create experiences that spark a positive impact on the world, for brands that we admire and products that inspire. We work with the bold, the brave, the challengers and the disruptors.

We're a close-knit bunch of obsessively creative, driven individuals who thrive on a challenge. Together we create extensive visual identities and digital campaigns for both the national and global markets. We have a fervent belief in using design to incite change and make a difference to people's lives, in the way they communicate and how they interact with design. We call it 'Starting a Movement'.

We believe in culture first, which in turn encourages great design, happy people and long-standing client relationships. We support collaboration and personal expression, encouraging the team to challenge themselves daily and try new things. We have built a fun, enjoyable and relaxed working environment, and we believe this is reflected in the quality of our work.

ORCA have teamed up with Kickstart to hire a creative Marketing Executive with a strong strategic mind to craft compelling brand and marketing campaigns that deliver results.

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes social media and digital marketing; someone who is passionate and excited about the industry and can adapt to the constant challenges and changes within it.

What you’ll do

Work with Marketing Manager to...

• Develop ideas and generate both proactive and reactive content to share across multiple digital platforms
• Write creative editorial content including blogs, articles, features and email campaigns
• Brief in designers and developers to request assets for specific campaigns
• Assist in the management of the digital marketing schedule to ensure weekly and monthly deadlines are met
• Input into SEO, PPC and other forms of digital advertising
• Ensure ideas are realistic and achievable and seek to find the best solution within allocated time and budget
• Attend meetings, pitches, workshops and presentations; participate in conversation and take detailed notes to aid analysis
• Carry out regular social media audits, competitor analysis, audience research and influencer research
• Liaise directly with clients as required to coordinate campaign activity
• Define target audiences, demographics, cultural sectors and other customer groups to influence brand positioning
• Analyse data trends and consumer behaviour to define company positioning
• Assess the performance of events, advertising and digital campaigns to inform future campaigns and marketing activity
• Stay up-to-date on consumer behaviour and market trends to identify insights, challenges and opportunities
• Develop and implement campaigns for measurable ROI
• Manage ORCA brand comms
• Strategise award submissions, budgets and targets

What you’ll bring

• An education in Marketing would be preferable but not essential
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present your ideas
• A detailed understanding of all major social media platforms and how best to utilise them
• Creative copywriting skills
• A naturally organised and proactive spirit
• Versatility and the ability to manage your own schedule
• Ability to listen, learn and take constructive feedback
• A collaborative, energetic and hungry approach to learning and progressing. Positive vibe

Preferable but not essential

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
• An understanding of email marketing software such as MailChimp
• An understanding of scheduling software such as Later
• Creative copywriting skills
• A knowledge of working with website backend CMSs

What you’ll get in return:

• National Living Wage
• 21 days annual holiday (which increases with length of service) plus your birthday and the Christmas shutdown period off
• Training and personal development budget to further benefit your skill-set and career
• In-house and remote working opportunities
• Team away days
• Flexitime
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual tickets to dev/creative events, talks and festivals

Additional Employability Support

Employability Skills Training: This will be provided for our placement by our Gateway organisation, WorkAdvisor. A ten-week e-learning programme covering all the requirements of the scheme. Progress will be monitored by WorkAdvisor and the employer.

Employability Skills modules:

• Understanding mindset
• Understanding motivation
• Problem-Solving at Work
• Taking part in a project
• Working in a team
• Working with Colleagues
• Job Application Skills
• Writing a CV
• Job Search Skills

Progression

• There is great potential for the right person to grow with us, becoming a Marketing Manager and having the freedom to develop their own marketing team, with a commensurate increase in salary.

What is the Kickstart Scheme?

The Kickstart Scheme is a 6 month paid job with a local employer, funded by the Government.

You can apply for a Kickstart Scheme if you are:

• Claiming Universal Credit
• 16 to 24 years old

Duration: 25 hours per week for 6 months

Salary: 100% of National Living Wage for 25 hours for a total of 6 months.

To apply: If you are the game changer we seek, please apply through your Universal Credit login. See full details here.

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