MAA recruiting: account manager
The award-winning Marine Advertising Agency (MAA) is a leading provider of specialist marketing services to the marine industry. With offices in Haslar Marina (Gosport), MAA works with market leading marine companies on their PR, design, social media, digital and exhibition requirements.
They are looking for a passionate and hardworking communications professional to join their busy agency team. The job is full time although part time hours may be considered, and salary is commensurate with experience.
Key responsibilities
Developing and implementing PR and social media strategies
Planning, implementing and reporting on social media promotional campaigns using various platforms, including Facebook Ad Manager
Building relationships with the media and with MAA clients
Writing and sending press releases, including follow-up with media to generate publicity for clients
Writing engaging and effective social media posts
Writing advertorials for clients as needed
Monitoring media coverage and creating coverage reports
Overseeing content production (adverts, videos, social media and online PR initiatives)
Proofing client marketing materials
Arranging press calls and events
Overseeing market research
Manage external content producers; provide content ideas, direct content
Managing the creation of email newsletters
Ensure continuity across all client marketing activities where relevant
Develop and implement advertising schedules
Reporting on and analysing advertising campaigns (across social media, digital and print)
Presenting to clients and at industry events
Liaising with clients and coordinating all marketing activity/campaigns
Supporting clients at events, arranging relevant meetings where needed
Skills and Experience
Proven success with social campaigns and PR management
Knowledge and experience of standard monitoring and reporting tools for social media and PR
Experience of marketing and content creation
IT literate, particular fluency when using social media platforms
Excellent, accurate, written English
Quick to absorb and analyse large amounts of information
Able to present ideas with conviction
Good with figures and commercially aware
Skilled at negotiating with and motivating others
Experience of social media scheduling platforms
Familiarity with advertising media
Creative thinking when it comes to repurposing content
Person specification
Enthusiastic, energetic, imaginative and creative
Approachable, outgoing and diplomatic
Proactive and with the ability to cope with pressure
A clear communicator, in person and writing
Comfortable working as part of a team
Highly organised and flexible
Confident, smart appearance and a self-starter with a friendly, can-do approach
Experience in marketing on both client and agency side would be highly desirable
For more details or to apply for this exciting postition, please contact Mike Shepherd on mike@marineadagency.com.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 19th OCTOBER 2018