Overview
PR & Social Media Marketing Manager (Freelance)
Help tell the story of Cambridge’s most iconic hot dog barrow!
The Hot Sausage Company is celebrating 40 years of serving Cambridge and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative freelance PR & Social Media Marketing Manager to help bring our biggest-ever celebration to life.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating engaging social media content, enjoys meeting people and wants to build an exciting portfolio while working with one of Cambridge’s best-known independent businesses.
Contract
- Self-employed freelance position
- Approximately 14 hours per week
- Fixed 2-month campaign (August–September 2026)
- Potential for ongoing work after the campaign for the right candidate
What you’ll be doing
- Capturing photos and videos while we’re trading on the streets of Cambridge
- Creating engaging content for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
- Editing and scheduling posts
- Producing reels, stories and behind-the-scenes content
- Helping showcase our 40th Anniversary celebrations
- Engaging with customers to capture authentic moments
- Working independently to deliver agreed marketing objectives
- Bringing fresh ideas to increase engagement and grow our online community
We’re looking for someone who…
- Has experience creating content for social media
- Is confident filming and photographing in public
- Can edit videos to a high standard using their own editing software
- Is self-motivated and able to work independently
- Has excellent organisational skills
- Understands current social media trends
- Enjoys interacting with people
- Can think creatively and isn’t afraid to suggest new ideas
- Takes pride in producing high-quality content
Essential
- Own editing software
- Smartphone capable of creating high-quality content (an iPhone is preferred as we already have compatible stabilising equipment available)
- Ability to work as a self-employed freelancer
- Reliable, enthusiastic and professional
Bonus if you have…
- Experience with PR or local media
- Photography or videography experience
- Experience growing social media accounts
- Knowledge of paid social advertising
- Previous work with hospitality or retail brands
What you’ll get
- The chance to help deliver one of Cambridge’s biggest independent business anniversary celebrations
- Creative freedom to bring your own ideas to the campaign
- Flexible working around agreed content requirements
- Potential for continued freelance work after the campaign
If you’re passionate about social media, love storytelling and want to help celebrate 40 years of The Hot Sausage Company, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us:
- A short introduction about yourself
- Examples of your work or social media accounts you’ve managed
- Your availability
Come and help us make our 40th Anniversary campaign one to remember.
#40YearsHot
Pay: £200.00 per week
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB1 1ER
