The Cambridge Union
Media Co-ordinator
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Company Description
The Cambridge Union is the oldest debating society in the world and the largest student society in Cambridge, with over 70,000 life members worldwide. It serves as a unique forum for the free exchange of ideas and the practice of public debate, hosting public discussions, guest speakers, and major debating competitions. The Society has welcomed historic and contemporary figures including Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, and the Dalai Lama, giving students the chance to engage directly with people who shape global events. Its university and school debating competitions are among the largest and most prestigious in the UK. The Union’s community of former students and officers includes prominent economists, politicians, journalists, and broadcasters, reflecting a long tradition of fostering future leaders.
With over 210 years of history and hospitality experience, we are seeking an ambitious Media Co-ordinator to advance our venue’s outreach through developing communications and marketing on the most effective media to reach our target audiences across the Cambridge Union, The Orator Brasserie & Bar, and Cambridge Union Events.
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Key Priorities
- Work directly with the GM in developing suitable content for marketing and communications.
- Assist the student committee with communications and website management.
- Design data-driven campaigns using the best media to boost brand awareness and increase revenue.
- Track engagement metrics, audience growth, and sentiment across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and our Website.
- Evaluate content monetization strategies, optimize video SEO, and monitor analytics to maximize ad-based income.
- Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity to refine positioning and strategy.
- Use tools like Google Analytics to assess marketing effectiveness and guide budget allocation.
- Align marketing efforts with product launches and sales targets to drive conversion and customer acquisition.
Package
- £14.30 per hour
- 3 days a week on-site (24hrs, flexible)
- Bank holidays
- Christmas Day & Boxing Day off
- Comprehensive staff benefit package
- Opportunities for sponsored training and career development
- 10.8% pension
- Access to CUS events
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Qualifications
Strong media planning and media strategy skills, with experience coordinating campaigns across multiple channels.
- Excellent communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for press releases, social posts, and member outreach.
- Research skills to identify media opportunities, understand audience trends, and evaluate campaign performance.
- Marketing experience, particularly in event promotion, audience engagement, and brand positioning.
- Proficiency with social media platforms and basic analytics tools; familiarity with content management systems is beneficial.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and capability to manage overlapping deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and to represent the Union professionally in external communications.
- Experience in media, communications, marketing, or a related field; a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience is advantageous.
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