Communications Assistant

Artichoke is seeking a fast-learning and organised Communications Assistant to join their busy London-based team. The ideal candidate is passionate and driven, with an interest in arts & culture communications, a particular passion for social media, a thirst for learning and keen eye for detail. As a supporting position to the whole varied experience of all aspects of arts communications. This role will suit someone who would like to develop a career in the arts, has a knowledge of social media, and who will rise to the challenge of working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for Artichoke’s media monitoring service, track press coverage, circulate a weekly clippings update, maintain the press cuttings archive and produce reports where required.

• Support the Communications team with research requirements, including media and marketing campaign research and Artichoke sponsor research in terms of benefit support and delivery.

• Monitor, track, analyse, and report on performance on social media platforms, using tools such as Instagram & Facebook Insights to produce reports of digital activity for each Artichoke project.

• Take responsibility for logging key data, including social media performance metrics and media coverage.

• Research and identify visual arts and culture websites and social media channels to collaborate with to direct audiences to Artichoke channels.

• Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to manage and maintain the Artichoke image archive and work with Artichoke’s press team to respond to media image requests.

• Support the Communications team with print requirements.