**Freelance Marketing Campaign Manager (Theatre / Ticket Sales Focus)** We are seeking a proactive freelance marketing campaign manager to drive ticket sales for *Caste Away: From Tradition to Heresy*, a solo dance-theatre production exploring lived experience, identity, and social justice through Bharatanatyam-based theatre. Upcoming performances: This is a short-term, results-driven role focused on ticket sales (not general brand marketing). You will plan and execute a targeted 3-4 week campaign for York, with potential to continue for other cities. **Responsibilities:** * Plan and run a focused ticket sales campaign **Essential:** * Experience in event/theatre marketing or similar **Desirable:** * Arts/cultural sector experience **Timeline:** Immediate start (within 1 week), 2-3 week contract (York), with potential extension. **Fee:** £25 per hour up to 5 hrs a week **Apply with:** short note, relevant experience, examples, availability. By noon, April 15, 2026 **Note:** This is a hands-on role focused on selling tickets, not just increasing visibility **Requirements:** * Experience in event, theatre, or live performance marketing **Desirable:** * Experience in arts/cultural sector **Responsibilities:** * Plan and deliver a focused 3-4 week ticket sales campaign (York priority) **How to Apply:** * A brief note outlining your relevant experience in ticketed event or theatre marketing Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Immediate start required. **Please note:** This is a results-focused role. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate an ability to drive ticket sales, not just increase visibility.Job Summary
Job Description
York (May 22 & 23 - priority), Manchester (June 28), Leicester (Oct 2)
* Set up/manage paid ads (Meta/Instagram) with local targeting
* Conduct outreach to universities (e.g. York, York St John), student groups, and community organisations
* Identify and engage local influencers and networks
* Coordinate social media content and posting
* Drive urgency in final sales period (last 10-14 days)
* Monitor performance and adapt strategy quickly
* Strong understanding of audience targeting and conversions
* Experience with paid social ads
* Ability to work independently and deliver quickly
* Familiarity with UK university or South Asian audiencesJob Requirements
* Strong understanding of audience targeting and ticket sales conversion
* Ability to plan and execute short, high-impact campaigns
* Experience running paid social ads (Meta/Instagram)
* Confident with outreach to universities, communities, and local networks
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Able to work independently and respond quickly to changing needs
* Familiarity with UK university, cultural audiences or South Asian or dance/theater communitiesJob Responsibilities
* Set up and manage paid social ads (Meta/Instagram) with local targeting
* Conduct outreach to universities, student groups, dance, theatre, and community organisations
* Identify and engage local influencers and relevant networks
* Coordinate and schedule social media content (especially Instagram)
* Drive urgency in final sales period (last 10-14 days)
* Monitor ticket sales and campaign performance, adapting strategy as needed
* Respond to enquiries and support audience engagement where requiredHow to Apply
Please send:
* 1–2 examples of campaigns where you directly contributed to ticket sales (include links where possible)
* Your availability over the next 3–4 weeks (York campaign priority)
* Your proposed rate (hourly or fixed)