Marketing and Communications Assistant

Employer: BASES
Reference: N/A
Salary: £12,000-£16,000
Contract: Fixed term 12 month internship contract starting 5 August 2019.

About the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES): 

BASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. Our mission is to drive excellence in sport and exercise sciences. We do this via: membership, developing and maintaining professional standards, hosting conference and events and supporting research and publications.

About the role:

BASES is seeking a confident and enthusiastic marketing intern to cover a period of maternity. The successful applicant will take on responsibility for implementing BASES marketing strategy. The role would suit a student or graduate considering a career in sports marketing.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing the organisation’s communication channels, which include social media platforms, news items and mailouts
• Development and promotion of BASES membership benefits, products and services
• Liaising with marketing/advertising clients and partners to maintain relationships, develop marketing plans and increase advertising revenue
• Promoting and supporting BASES events including the Annual and Student Conference
• Building relationships with university departments to sell ‘bulk membership’ packages
• Maintaining, developing and updating the BASES websites
• Attending relevant conferences, events and exhibitions to promote BASES
• Writing creative briefs and working with suppliers to produce marketing materials (posters, leaflets, adverts etc.)

About You:

• A team player
• Passionate about marketing with an interest in sport and physical activity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• A good working knowledge of using social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Confidant and enthusiastic
• Good attention to detail
• Experience using email marketing systems (e.g. Mailchimp, Gatormail) – preferred, but not essential

To Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a cover letter and CV (maximum two-pages) to Emma Forsyth, eforsyth@bases.org.uk

Applications will be open until midday on Friday 17 June 2019.

If your application is successful you will be asked to attend an interview.