Chess Club Records

Responsibilities include:

Digital Marketing:

• Assist in set up of digital advertising campaigns & preparing campaign wrap reports using platforms such as Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads & Google Ads
• Assist in the maintenance of label e-commerce platforms including Chess Club store & Bandcamp Assist in the execution of eCRM activity for the label & our artists including email newsletter design via Mailchimp, running competitions, setting up store sales, managing physical marketing mail outs
• Assist in pitching to digital platforms such as TikTok and Bandcamp for on site/app coverage
• Assist in the formulation of social posting plans for artists around releases Smart link building and maintenance
• Looking after Chess Club Spotify playlists, ensuring they stay up to date Research into competitor artists & labels online and preparing reports on activity
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions around ideas for social content, marketing activations

Content Creation:

• Assist in delivery of digital assets and social content, including some photo & video content creation
• Assist in the capture of BTS by attending gigs, music video & photo shoots
• Assist in the logistics of setting up music video & photo shoots

Label Ops:

• Working with our digital distributor to deliver audio & video products to DSPs as needed based on release schedule
• Assist in label wide pitching including sending monthly sync release mailouts, submitting for awards
• Assist in executing IRL label events such as Indie Label Market Ad hoc general office tasks such as sending post, booking couriers, ordering office supplies, booking travel
• Following up on team meetings with notes and action points where needed

Candidate Profile:

• Passionate about Indie, Pop, Alternative & Rock music with a desire to progress within digital marketing in the music industry
• Keen to attend gigs, photoshoots, video shoots & build relationships with colleagues and our artists

Skill Required:

• Aptitude for technical tasks and the ability to learn quickly
• An analytical mind who enjoys telling stories through data
• Avid user of social media, with demonstrable skill and understanding of TikTok ‘Can do’ spirit, able to think outside of the box to get things done
• Ability to work across multiple projects at once and to varying deadlines without compromising attention to detail
• Highly organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated, hard-working, fun-loving and enthusiastic!

Desirable

• Previous experience working in music at a record label, PR company or social media agency
• Knowledgeable about and/or takes part in super fan culture
• Engaged in London live music scene, regularly attending gigs / concerts
• Knowledge of HTML Experience using Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Pro

Training to be Provided:

• In-house mentoring
• Level 3 Content Creator

Things to consider:

The apprenticeship programme and employment are inclusive of each other. You will need to demonstrate excellent levels of commitment to both the training and job role.

You will work at Chess Club Records 80% of the time, and study in further education 20% of the time.

Qualifications Required:

Position reviewed at 12 months..