Social Media & Content Lead - Pantomime 2026 Campaign

Job Summary

Harrow Arts Centre seeks a creative Social Media & Content Lead to drive digital promotion of its annual pantomime. This freelance role will create engaging content, grow online audiences and boost ticket sales through imaginative, dynamic social media activity.

Job Description

This role will lead the social media and content delivery for Harrow Arts Centre's 2026 pantomime campaign, creating engaging digital content that drives awareness, audience engagement and ticket sales.

Working closely with the Senior Marketing Officer, you will be responsible for planning, creating and delivering compelling content across social media channels while supporting wider marketing activity including email campaigns, website content, PR opportunities and audience development initiatives.

The role will be instrumental in bringing the pantomime campaign to life online through storytelling, photography, video, live content and audience engagement.

Project Fee: £9,400 (£200 per day x 47 days)
Period: September - December 2026

Job Requirements

We're looking for someone with proven experience managing social media campaigns, strong photography, video and content creation skills, and excellent copywriting and storytelling ability. Applicants should have professional experience using Instagram, Facebook and other social platforms, a good understanding of audience engagement and digital marketing, and a passion for arts, culture, theatre or live events.

Ideally, you'll also have experience marketing theatre, family entertainment or festivals, running paid social advertising campaigns, and creating designs using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Dotdigital, Mailchimp, Spektrix or similar systems would be an advantage.

Job Responsibilities

You will lead the pantomime social media campaign, creating engaging photo, video and written content that brings the production to life. The role includes capturing behind-the-scenes activity, rehearsals and performances, producing reels, stories and live content, growing audience engagement across digital platforms, and supporting wider marketing activity, including email campaigns and website content.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the public profile of one of Harrow Arts Centre's flagship productions, with the creative freedom to develop engaging content and flexible working arrangements. You'll also gain the chance to build an exciting portfolio of arts and entertainment marketing work.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Social Media & Content Lead - Pantomime 2026 Campaign
Salary: Under £10K
Hours: Part time
Artform: Theatre
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Social Media & Content Lead - Pantomime 2026 Campaign

Organisation: London Borough of Harrow

Postcode: HA5 4EA

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter to [email protected] outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role by 23:59 Sunday 26th July 2026.

Contact name: Elsie Harvey
Contact email: [email protected]

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