Social Media & Marketing Executive

Job Title: Social Media & Marketing Executive

Location: Loughborough (LE11 1AW)

Job type: Part-time (freelance)

Start date: ASAP

Type of work: Hybrid/Remote plus events

About RunThrough

RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 350+ events planned and 480,000+ entrants expected in 2026. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking to appoint a Social Media & Marketing Executive for either our Loughborough or Surrey office!

The Role

This role is a creative, fast-paced position focused on producing engaging content that showcases the RunThrough brand and its events across social media and marketing channels. You will be responsible for capturing, creating, and publishing content that highlights the energy of our races, tells the stories of our community, and inspires runners to take part in events throughout the year.

Working closely with the marketing team, you will plan and produce a wide range of content from race-day footage and short‑form videos to behind‑the‑scenes moments and campaign content, helping to grow our audience, increase engagement, and bring the RunThrough experience to life online.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation of social media content both video and static
• Email marketing including creation and management of emails across the RunThrough database
• Content briefing and planning
• Creation and delivery of partnership marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with internal content, PR and marketing teams to support the overall function of the marketing department.
• Keep all photo and video assets in Google Drive organised, ensuring easy access and high‑quality content for all teams.
• Social media posting and scheduling as needed.
• Ensure brand representation is consistent across the various platforms.
• Attend and support at events across London and the South.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in marketing and social media content creation, ideally experienced working in a similar position.
• Video/media editing experience.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using email marketing platforms.
• Good communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Experience using a variety of social media channels.
• Passion for running & physical activity is a plus, as well as working for a fast‑paced and growing brand!
• Strong understanding of running coaching and the reasons why individuals would want to work with a 1‑2‑1 coach would be ideal.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to careers@runthrough.co.uk.

RunThrough is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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