Social Media & Content Creation Officer

Based in Prescot, you will look after all of Shakespeare North Playhouse’s social channels including, but not limited to, content creation, scheduling and community management. You will work closely with the team to make sure these channels align with the overarching marketing and communications strategy, identifying opportunities for growth. 

You’ll be up to date with current digital trends and able to jump on these quickly and efficiently. We are looking for someone creative and excited to work with artists across our different shows, events and projects, creating content that enhances the various channels. 

You will also work across the Shakespeare North Playhouse brand, using our tone of voice and brand to highlight the scope of work Shakespeare North Playhouse produces. You’ll be the first point of contact for customers through our channels, responding in line with our guidelines. 

As well as working closely with the Audience team you’ll work with our internal teams including Artistic and Programming, Learning and Engagement, Fundraising and Visitor Experience. You’ll also collaborate with on-site freelancers such as actors, artists, directors, production and stage management teams. 

Shakespeare North Playhouse take pride in a bold and brave approach to organic socials. Using it as a platform for digital storytelling through stills, short form video, long form video and infographics- driven by the ethos ‘show, don’t sell’. You will be responsible for uncovering the stories, planning/ storyboarding the most impactful way to digitally tell them, leading the creation of the content and finally sharing. 

The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment working across multiple projects simultaneously.

Previous examples of work this role was responsible for creating:  

• Instagram (@ShakespeareNorthPlayhouse) 
• Facebook (/shakespearenorthplayhouse)
• TikTok (@ShakespeareNP)
• YouTube: Shakespeare North Playhouse – YouTube