Marketing Manager - The Knowledge

Location: The Knowledge Headquarters – London
Position: Contract - 3 months (June, July & August)

About The Knowledge

Launched by the founder of The Week, Jon Connell, The Knowledge is a rapidly-growing daily newsletter that cuts through the noise to bring its 120,000 readers the news and views that matter to keep them up to speed – in just five minutes a day.

Every weekday lunchtime, and at breakfast on the weekend, our team of expert editors distills the most incisive comment, the most useful information, the funniest quotes, and the podcasts from all the best news sources. We have also just launched Premium – currently free for four weeks - which will be paid for lifestyle content delivered on a Friday.

In a busy and cluttered world, we offer fresh perspectives on the issues that matter in a friendly and accessible form – all in one place. 

About the role

This is a varied role for someone comfortable wearing many hats and multi-tasking. As Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for organising and actioning all marketing activity relating to The Knowledge within the budget provided, including advertising, sponsorships, events and social media. You will report to the Publisher.  A small amount of office administration work is also required, overseeing operations, supporting the management team, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and guests. 

Main Responsibilities

To recommend a marketing strategy to maintain the rapid growth of The Knowledge and, on approval, to implement it.

• To become proficient in using our email marketing platform Beehiiv *(which is similar to Sailthru) in order to analyse and report on data, organise reader surveys, winback campaigns and liaise with support team as needed. *Beehiiv is a relatively new platform in the UK but easy to learn if you have experience with Sailthru.
• Website and app management relating to branding, design and marketing content
• Organising and managing marketing activity such as sponsorships and collaborations within the budget provided 
• Providing support to the Advertising Director including brand placements and reporting on KPIs 
• Presenting clear data to the management team
• Managing and growing The Knowledge’s social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) including regular contact with  the external agency running our paid social media.
• Keeping the brand focused by working with designers and copywriters
• Organising events
• Office management including submitting expenses and invoices to external admin support, replying to the customer service inbox, subscription management, speaking to IT department.

Person Specification

• You’re a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys going beyond your remit and is a fast learner.
• Strong organisational, numeracy and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Basic understanding of Google Analytics desirable.
• Basic understanding of InDesign and Photoshop desirable. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Some experience in an administrative role.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Extra Information

The Knowledge is based in a busy business centre in north Notting Hill. The role requires regular hours of work from Monday to Friday. Some flexibility in working hours may be required and some working from home is possible. 

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.