Based: High Wycombe
Type: Full-time, 12 month placement
Salary: £23500 pa
Role Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable undergraduate to support our marketing efforts across the Focusrite Audio reproduction brands: Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, TiMax, Outboard, and Linea Research.
This hands-on role will give the successful candidate exposure to a range of marketing functions, offering valuable experience in both the audio technology and marketing fields.
This position is perfect for someone with a keen interest in marketing, audio technology, and media, who is eager to develop their skills in a professional setting. The position provides the opportunity to travel to installation sites for photoshoots and other content creation activities when applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support marketing activities across all Focusrite Audio Reproduction brands, ensuring timely coordination and execution
- Help organise marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional materials
- Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining documentation
- Collaborate on social media content scheduling and management, ensuring brand consistency
- Manage digital assets such as product information, imagery, and media files
- Assist with video editing for promotional materials and social media content (skills in video editing are a bonus)
- Help with logistical tasks related to events, trade shows, and other marketing activities
- Work with the marketing team to create presentations using Microsoft Office tools, such as PowerPoint and Excel
- Assist with digital content creation, including photo and video shoots at installations and events
- Other duties as assigned by the marketing director and management staff
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, business, audio technology, or a related field
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a bonus, but not essential
- Video editing skills are a bonus, particularly with tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut
- Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment, with the ability to switch between office work and on-site content creation (photoshoots, installations)
- Interest in audio technology and/or marketing, with a passion for developing a career in these fields
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive problem-solver with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- Driving license would be advantageous
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to gain real-world marketing experience in a global audio technology company.
- The chance to work across multiple well-known brands, with exposure to the audio industry and marketing practices
- A supportive, working environment for learning and career development
- Opportunities to attend and assist with installations and photoshoots at client sites
- Hands-on experience with digital content creation, including photo and video shoots, and working with experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and across different teams within Focusrite PLC
About Martin Audio
Martin Audio enjoys an international reputation for supplying award winning professional loudspeaker systems across the spectrum of touring, theatre and installation applications.
The company was founded in 1971 by engineering maestro Dave Martin. His vision was to enable bands to play to larger audiences and be properly heard for the first time. The reputation of Martin Audio speakers quickly grew and soon we were producing world class touring systems for the super groups of the day, including Pink Floyd, The Who and Supertramp.
Renowned for integrity in design, technical excellence and the longevity of its products, Martin Audio takes system creation into a further dimension. Our mission is for every member of the audience to enjoy an exceptional sonic experience faithfully reproducing the artist's performance.
Location:
The company's prestigious UK headquarters at High Wycombe houses dedicated research & development facilities, manufacturing processes, demonstration suite, warehousing, management, sales and customer support offices.
About Focusrite
Doing a 12-month placement at Focusrite is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We're focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.
Our placements are very popular, and that's mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We don't ask you to answer the phones and do the photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. A lot of our previous placements candidates are now full-time employees.
All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £23500 per year (£25650 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.
Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.
We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.
Timetable for applications:
Deadline to apply: Friday 29th November 2024
Interviews: January/February 2025
Offers made by: 28th February 2025
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.
