operations manager Remote
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Marketing and Operations Manager
Salary: £30k (hours to be worked dependent upon experience)
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract
About Animation Scotland
Animation Scotland is an industry-led body created to showcase, represent and develop the Scottish animation industry both at home and internationally.
Scotland is globally celebrated for its creative and technical excellence in animation, VFX and video games. We want to build on that reputation and harness it across a full year of networking, events, education and training.
Our aim is to cement Scotland’s position in the animation industry across the board. From increasing the opportunities for animated content and stories to be originated and made in Scotland, to encouraging investment and training to develop the animators, producers and directors of the future.
Scotland’s talent already creates internationally acclaimed and award-winning work, so let’s shout about it and promote our industry to make even more great content!
Main Purpose of Post
The Marketing and Operations Manager undertakes day-to-day administrative and marketing duties and co-ordinates a wide range of activities working closely with the Board of Directors.
● Working closely with the Animation Scotland board to deliver on the strategy outlined for 2023.
● Coordinating marketing activities including digital marketing, content creation, copy writing and – finding new opportunities to raise the profile of Animation Scotland through digital platforms
● Maintain the Animation Scotland Website ensuring content is up to date and relevant.
● Support the Animation Scotland PR activities including drafting press releases, creating press kits, newsletters, sending and posting listings as appropriate
● Support the Board in ensuring effective communication with all
Animation Scotland members.
● Manage all incoming enquiries.
● Support the Board to organise Board meetings and Committee meetings and take minutes.
● Support the Board with agreed tasks such as booking venues, workshops and events.
● Support keeping our activities moving and everyone in the loop.
● Being willing to take on a wide range of responsibilities as necessary to ensure the successful development of projects and the smooth running of Animation Scotland
● Research industry landscape
● Work with the events sub committee to organise events and community activities to support Animation Scotland's advocacy and fundraising activities.
● To represent the company at meetings, seminars, conferences and other public events whilst networking on behalf of Animation Scotland.
● In conjunction with the events & sponsorship sub committee coordinate events and community activities and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up and networking on behalf of Animation Scotland.
What type of person do we need?
Listed below are the experience, knowledge and skills required to undertake this job. These will form a key part of the selection process
Essential
● Minimum 2 year experience in an animation or screen sector role.
● Proven administration and marketing experience
● Excellent communication skills via phone, email and face to face with people from a range of backgrounds and communities
● Ability to work both independently and in a small team
● Ability to prioritise and manage time well
● Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
● Confident and willing to travel
● Flexible and willing to learn
● Good level of computer skills including email, Word, Excel
● Experience of website management
Desirable
● Experience of database management
● Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) or other digital design/image manipulation software
● Knowledge of basic film editing
Application Process
● CV and Covering Letter stating experience and interest for the role to [email protected]
● Closing Date for Applications: 31st July 2023
● Interviews to be held w/c 21st August
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 31/07/2023
