Social Media Assistant

Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners. Avalon produces and promotes live comedy globally, with a strong presence in both the US and UK, working with leading talent, including John Oliver, Adam Devine, Marc Maron, IIiza Shlesinger, Blake Anderson, Anders Holm, Sam Jay, and Rachel Scanlon, among others, delivering national tours and stand-up specials across major platforms. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon.

THE TEAM

The Marketing department’s strategic objective is to provide marketing, digital and social media support to our Talent Management, Live, TV Production and Distribution divisions. Focusing on campaign planning and management, content creation, reporting and analysis, data management, branding positioning, merchandise and licensing, the aim is to maximize income and outreach for our talent and brands. The vast combined knowledge of our twelve-member team contributes to the success of our division and is continually exploring new and creative ways to enhance our talent and brands' exposure. The focus of the digital team is to strategize and execute ways to raise awareness and engagement with the production, client, or media through creative, brand-aligned content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will include: Support collaborative content planning and assist with the development and maintenance of annual content calendars. Assist with day-to-day publishing workflows, including scheduling and posting content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. Maintain proactive community management across platforms, including monitoring comments, responding to direct messages, and engaging with audiences in a brand-appropriate way. Support social content capture with talent and identify behind-the-scenes content opportunities at marketing shoots and on location. Assist with copywriting across social channels, tailoring language and tone to suit different platforms and audiences. Support communication and coordination between agencies, talent, and internal marketing teams. Track and monitor creative briefs from ideation through delivery to ensure timelines are met. Identify relevant cultural moments, calendar opportunities, and social trends that may inform future marketing activity.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Prepare and organize content and assets for scheduled posts to ensure timely publishing across all platforms. Track engagement and performance metrics across social channels and assist in compiling insights for internal reporting. Coordinate logistical details related to content, including scheduling talent participation or coordinating with production teams where required. Monitor relevant cultural moments, trending topics, and platform updates that could inform future content opportunities. Attend bi-weekly check-in meetings with Avalon’s UK-based digital team for ideation sessions, campaign updates, and to communicate resource needs.

ABOUT YOU

Proactive and motivated with the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team. Creative with an interest in developing engaging social-first content. Organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks or deadlines. A strong communicator with a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders, including those in other time zones. Strong interest in comedy and genuine enthusiasm for the broader entertainment landscape, spanning television, live performance, and theatre. An interest in Broadway and the theatre industry, with an awareness of current productions, talent, and trends. Basic editing and design skills are a bonus but not essential. Experience can be gained through internships, coursework, or personal projects. Salary $50,000 - $60,000

WHAT WE OFFER

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability & life insurance. 401k program with employer contribution. Annual vacation and holiday closure. Employee assistance program. Tickets for our Live gigs.