Marketing Executive – New Scientist Live
Location: Kensington, London
Contract: Immediate start to October 2023 (7 month contract)
Salary: £32K - £35K per annum pro rata
Workplace type: Hybrid - Hybrid working with 3 days per week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Office location: 9 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5HY
Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us.*
- These benefits are adjusted appropriately and subject to the pro rata principle if working part-time or a fixed term contract.
Here's what to expect:
- 29 days' holiday
- Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 4% Company contribution.
- Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 4x your basic salary.
- DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
- Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted dining cards
- Private Medical Insurance – Bupa
- Flexible Working policy
- Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym
- Eye care assistance
- Family Friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Support
- Access to the magazine
- Access to newscientist.com, New Scientist app
- Invites to NS Events
Plus many other benefits….
NEW SCIENTIST LIVE:
New Scientist Live is an award-winning, mind-blowing festival of ideas and discoveries for everyone curious about science and why it matters. It is a hybrid event, that takes place at ExCeL London, with the stage talks live streamed over the weekend. The show runs from Saturday 7th October – Monday 9th October. Over the weekend the show will be open to the general public and the final day of the show Monday 9th October will be exclusively for school students and home-learners. Over the three days the show will feature more than 60 speakers and 80+ exhibitors who will come together to create an unrivalled atmosphere and energy, packed with thought-provoking talks, ground-breaking discoveries, interactive experiences, workshops and performances. For further information on New Scientist Live please see: https://live.newscientist.com/
Job Introduction
The focus of this role is to support the Marketing Manager in the run up to New Scientist Live and onsite at the show from Saturday 7th October – Monday 9th October.
The ideal candidate will have previous event marketing experience, be a highly organised, self-motivated and efficient individual with a helpful, can-do attitude, great attention to detail.
Main Responsibilities:
Campaign management and co-ordination - key tasks will include:
- Working with the marketing manager in supporting the tactical delivery of all marketing campaigns and activities
- Updating the event website with new speakers/exhibitors and general content
- Assisting with the production and scheduling of email campaigns to prospective attendees, exhibitors and registered visitors
- Working closely with the NS in-house designer, briefing in new creative requirements including print ads, online assets, and general marketing collateral
- Updating e-newsletters with event display ads
- Working with the content and events executive to use Echo box to schedule social posts including creating messaging and imagery
- Liaising with speakers to support them in promoting their talks and participation in New Scientist Live
- Booking in print and online display ads in the NS magazine and other DMGT print titles and websites
- Creating and updating sales support collateral including media kits and technical spec sheets for the New Scientist and DMM sales teams
- Organizing post event surveys
Campaign reporting & development
- Support the team with analysis of marketing campaigns, using google analytics
- Assisting with the creation and delivery of ticket sales reports to share results with the wider events team
- Updating booking pattern worksheets to track overall performance of campaign.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor communications
- Supporting the account management of sponsors and exhibitors to ensure all contracted marketing deliverables are fulfilled
- Managing emails comms to exhibitors to support them in promoting New Scientist Live to their contacts and customers
Person Specification
- A marketing degree or qualification and good A Levels, ideally English, Maths, Science
- Experience of working as part of a marketing team and supporting the delivery of campaigns from conception to execution.
- Experience in managing social media campaigns including creating social media assets and using scheduling tools.
- Experience of working with in-house or external designers and writing creative briefs for print and online marketing collateral.
- Experience of managing and coordinating projects delivering projects on time and to budget.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Able to work effectively to tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Works well on own initiative but also a strong team player.
- Proficiency in MS Office including Excel.
About New Scientist
New Scientist is a magazine for the insatiably curious. We ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. Since our publication was founded in 1956 for "all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences", it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, courses and live events in the UK, US and Australia, including New Scientist Live, the world's greatest festival of science. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have offices in the US and Australia.
At a time when misinformation is an increasingly corrosive force, there has never been a greater need for a trusted, impartial source of information about what is going on in the world – or a greater need for inspiration through exceptional ideas.
From artificial intelligence to climate change, the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and innovations that matter.
Working for New Scientist
New Scientist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications to New Scientist will receive due consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
As an organisation, we strive for empathy, self-awareness, courage and integrity, collaboration, innovation and information seeking. All applications are reviewed in an anonymous nature and hiring managers are unable to see the personal information of applicants. This practice allows us to review skills and experience and removes bias from the recruitment process. We aim to create an inclusive environment, empowering employees and embracing diversity. We welcome all applications.