Social Media Manager

Job Summary

Cherubim Music Trust requires a web-literate creative to promote awareness of the services it offers to young musicians.

Job Description

Cherubim Music Trust is a national charity that loans professional calibre orchestral instruments to advanced music students aged 15+ who cannot afford one that matches their ability. Our management is a small happy team based in the west country but who all work remotely. The Trust owns or manages 70 instruments on loan to first study musicians all over the country. Part of our strategy to expand awareness of our service is to assist our awardees publicise their own performances through Facebook, Instagram & TikTok. We also present & record concerts here – which serve to publicise our performers, and attract instrument donors and loanors.

Due to the hard work of the previous post-holder we have good interactive relationships with awardees and supporters. We wish to build on these as we approach our 25th Anniversary in 2026, when we plan various celebrations in London & the west country.

As Social Media Manager you will play a vital role in helping package these ideas to create maximum support and engagement.

Job Requirements

Key Skills and Experience:

• A passion for music with specific understanding of the classical music landscape.
• Proven experience in social media management, content creation and copywriting.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and analytics tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar design tools.
• Video editing skills, particularly for creating engaging short-form content on TikTok, and for editing and repurposing YouTube videos.
• Knowledge of WordPress & other website content management.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning: Oversee & manage social media accounts, developing tailored strategies for each platform.

Collaboration: Work closely with instrumental awardees to showcase their achievements. Collaborate with team members to publicise the availability of instruments for loan.

Content Creation: Using our photo/video archive to achieve a consistent posting schedule with at least 3 posts per week on each platform. Repost music-related stories from the press. Blogging encouraged.

Community Engagement: Cultivate Cherubim’s existing online community. Build relationships using interactive tools with music stores, music hubs, conservatoires & schools to expand reach and visibility.

Analytics & Insights: Monitor metrics & report to monthly management zooms with insights & strategic recommendations.

Event Promotion: Create traction for upcoming concerts. Manage Meta ad campaigns.

Website Updates: Ensure that news & updates are shared on our website, to keep public profiles aligned.