Job description
Thank you for your interest in working for an independent, fast-growing and exciting Musical Instrument retailer, like GAK. The Guitar, Amp & Keyboard Centre is both an international e-commerce business, as well as the owner of our world-famous GAK Store.
Whether you are looking to work in Retail, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, Marketing or many other sectors, GAK promise to provide the support and development to thrive within our business. Many of our staff started as part-time or juniors and have worked their way to the upper echelons of the business!
GAK is also a fantastic way to stay connected to the Music Industry, due to the very nature of the products we sell. A large number of our employees have studied music at a degree level and love that they can earn a living around things they enjoy. There are also a host of company benefits, including:
Staff Discount and Option To Order Direct From Suppliers- Staff Loan of Gear
- Bonus & Commission Schemes (Position Dependant)
- Option For Flexible Working Hours & Working From Home (Position Dependant)
- Staff Pension
- Optional Private Healthcare
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Access To employeebenefitschoice.com
- Access To Supplier Training Portals
- Regular Staff Parties & Team Building Events
- North Laine Traders Discount
Previous employees have gone on to join the likes of Fender, Ashdown, Boss/Roland, built their own studios and rehearsal rooms or found success in a band/as a session player. GAK is a brilliant place to thrive and use your passion for music as a way to pay the bills.
So, if you think you have what it takes to succeed in one of the world’s busiest and most vibrant independent music retailers, then drop us a line.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are looking for a full-time Digital Marketing Assistant to work at the legendary GAK Music Emporium in Brighton. You’ll need to love music, be a creative thinker, have excellent written and communication skills and be someone who can bring their expertise and experience into the creation, planning and implementation of highly engaging campaigns for our brand.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working as part of a close-knit team, you will be responsible for a wide range of different duties including content creation, graphic work, helping manage multiple social media channels, blog writing, all online & offline marketing and driving leads to the GAK website. So, if you think that you have what it takes to succeed in one of the world’s busiest and most vibrant independent music retailers, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Main Responsibilities:
- Create, develop and implement social strategies for our brands
- Creative writing for product listings, blogs, social posts
- Graphic Design - creating content for social posts, the website and advertising
- Product photography
- Assisting with the creation of video content
Personal Profile:
- Passion for music and the musical gear industry
- Love social media and be excited by developments, trends and how other brands communicate socially
- Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful connections both with our brands and customers
- Can-do attitude with a creative, innovative and resourceful mindset
- Multi-tasker with attention to detail and deadlines
- Great with data and able to identify trends and learnings from the numbers
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Social Media Management: 1 year (preferred)
- Some knowledge of the Adobe Suite in particular Photoshop, Lightroom & Premiere
- Excellent written English
- Knowledge of DSLR cameras and editing software.
- Basic knowledge of HTML
Location: Brighton, East Sussex; Hybrid
Full-time Salary: £20,592.00 - £22,000.00 per year
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Brighton, BN2 3QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)