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.