Media Manager
January 2010 – May 2020
Sounds From The Other City has been a firm underground favourite since 2005; delivering a unique annual event that champions local promoters and celebrates the off-kilter beauty of Salford, the oft-overlooked ‘other city’ to Manchester – I was part of a dedicated team that delivered seven consecutive sell-out festivals, earning acclaim as one of the UK’s premier day festivals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns on social media, worked with strategic media partners, and spun some tunes for DJ sets – maximising impact with limited budgets.
- Helped engage with local residents to highlight the festival’s benefits and ensure community support.
- Responsible for website content – including interviewing artists, sourcing sourcing news and imagery, and articles to promote sales.
- Overseeing all social media content in the run-up to the day (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook), and overseeing a team of content creators on the day itself.
