We are a growing creative agency looking for a Marketing Executive to join our team and help drive Canny Creative's marketing efforts forward.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to build hands-on experience across content creation, social media, SEO, video production, and digital marketing within a growing creative agency. For the right candidate, there is potential for the role to become permanent as the business continues to grow.
In this role, you'll work closely with our Client Delivery Lead to execute our marketing strategy, create engaging content, support client projects, and help grow Canny's presence across social media channels.
Who We Are
Based in Blyth (just outside of Newcastle!), Canny Creative builds brands and websites for clients all over the world, from Canada to Japan and the UK.
We're a small, ambitious team that believes in doing great work without the corporate nonsense. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a driven Marketing Executive who can help us turn great ideas into great content.
We care far more about attitude, curiosity, and your ability to get things done than we do about how many years you've spent working in marketing.
If you're creative, organised, proactive, and excited about building a career in marketing, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Responsibilities
- Work alongside our Client Delivery Lead to execute Canny's marketing strategy.
- Take ownership of Canny's social media presence, helping plan, create, schedule, and optimise content across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Create engaging short-form video content for social media using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
- Design graphics and supporting visual assets for social media campaigns using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Figma.
- Write blog posts and content pieces for both Canny and client projects, using AI tools to support research and drafting.
- Interview clients and subject matter experts to gather information for content creation.
- Upload and manage website content through WordPress.
- Assist with SEO-related content updates and optimisation.
- Monitor content performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Support marketing campaigns from planning through to execution.
- Contribute ideas for new content formats, campaigns, and marketing initiatives.
- Help ensure marketing activity is delivered consistently and on schedule.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Experience creating content for social media platforms.
- Ability to write clear, engaging content for different audiences.
- Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, or similar platforms.
- Basic video editing skills.
- A strong understanding of how social media content performs across modern platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of projects.
- Genuine enthusiasm for marketing, branding, content creation, and social media.
Ideal (But Not Essential) Skills
- A degree or qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related subject.
- Experience using WordPress.
- Understanding of SEO principles and content optimisation.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or Figma.
- Experience editing video content using Adobe Premiere Pro or CapCut.
- Experience managing or growing social media channels.
- Previous agency experience.
- Examples of content, campaigns, or social media accounts you've helped create or grow.
What You'll Love About Us
- Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
- 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent
- 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday!)
- 25 days holiday, including Bank Holidays and Christmas
- Hybrid working options
- Regular travel opportunities
- Casual dress and a relaxed office culture
- Team socials and events
- Free on-site parking
- Office based at F06 Blyth Workspace, within walking distance of the harbour, park, and beach
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
What We're Looking For
We're not necessarily looking for the person with the longest CV.
We're looking for somebody who is curious, enthusiastic, creative, and willing to learn.
You might be a recent graduate who lives and breathes social media. You might already be creating content in your spare time. You might have grown your own audience online or helped a business improve theirs. You understand what makes people stop scrolling, engage with content, and take action.
What matters most is that you're proactive, eager to develop your skills, and excited by the opportunity to help build Canny's marketing engine.
If you're the sort of person who spots opportunities, takes initiative, and enjoys turning ideas into finished content, you'll fit right in.
Next Steps
If you think you're the right fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send us:
- Your CV
- A cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit
- Examples of content you've created
- Links to any social media accounts you've managed or helped grow
- Examples of blog posts, videos, graphics, or campaigns you've worked on
Heads up: cover letters always stand out. If you write it, we'll read it.
Show us what makes you different. We're much more interested in seeing evidence of curiosity, creativity, and initiative than a perfectly polished CV.
Send through your application, make yourself a cuppa, and relax. We'll get back to you if we'd like to know more.
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blyth NE24: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you share some examples of work you've done in the past?
Work Location: In person
