Marketing Coordinator

About The Role

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract initially
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week, worked across 3 days (2 days in the office and 1 day at home)
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol

The Aardman Academy is dedicated to fostering world-class animation training and development, with a focus on both in-person and global online learning experiences.

The department provides cutting-edge training programmes, masterclasses, and outreach initiatives aimed at developing the next generation of talent within the animation industry. By creating an inclusive and supportive environment, the Academy strives to lead in both creative and technical training, with a special emphasis on stop-motion animation.

The Academy team works closely with industry professionals, alumni, and external partners to offer a comprehensive portfolio of educational content that is innovative, accessible, and scalable, ensuring its position as a global leader in animation production and skills development.

To find out more about The Aardman Academy, please go to: https://academy.aardman.com/

About You

Candidates will need previous social media management and content creative experience including strong Photoshop, Premier Pro and/or Final Cut Pro skills. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for graphic design and who is confident taking and editing photos for social media.

An understanding of audience engagement strategies for both B2B and B2C markets is required. Experience of working within the creative, animation or education industry is preferred.

Excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills are essential for this role as well as the ability to adapt and adjust content and strategy based on audience feedback and performance metrics.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter. 

Please find a full role profile attached.

About Us

Aardman is an independent and multi-award-winning studio producing feature films, series, advertising, interactive entertainment and attractions for both the domestic and international market. Our productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of our team. Our work is often imitated and yet we continue to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.  We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.