5x15
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- Job Title: Marketing and Events Executive
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Events
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 10 Dec 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
5×15 brings the world’s most interesting minds to live audiences in London. Since 2008, more than 1,200 writers, thinkers and storytellers have appeared on our stage, from Gloria Steinem and Werner Herzog to Mary Beard and Malcolm Gladwell. We’re best known for the 5×15 format, which gives five speakers 15 minutes each to tell a story, share an idea or change how you see something. Whatever the format, we set out to create evenings that move people as well as make them think.
We’re looking for a Marketing & Events Executive to help bring our events to life. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves live events and wants to learn how they’re made. You’ll start by supporting the team across marketing, operations and event nights. Over time, you’ll take on more responsibility, including helping to produce events.
Not everything is glamorous. Much of the work happens behind the scenes, in the emails, listings and details no one in the audience sees, but it’s what turns a great line-up into a great night.
We’re a close-knit, supportive team. You’ll be in the room when we plan campaigns, see how programming decisions get made, and be trained directly by our programming and production leads. The rhythm of the job follows the events: some weeks are calm, some are a sprint to a launch, and event nights are the best part.
Job Requirements
Curiosity, and a real willingness to learn
A passion for live events, books and ideas
A creative eye for images and social content
An editorial eye for what makes an event compelling and what people are talking about
Some experience in marketing, events or arts and culture: ideal for recent graduates or those 1-2 years into their career
Strong writing skills and a careful eye for errors
Good organisation and the ability to juggle several things at once
A warm, calm manner with audiences, speakers and venue staff
Happy to work evenings (typically 2-4 a month)
Desirable: experience with Canva or Adobe, creating social media content, working on live events, or using email platforms (we’ll train you on Dotdigital).
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note on why you’d suit the role, along with one or two examples of creative work (social posts, designs, photos or anything else you’ve made), to [email protected].
If you don’t have anything to share, a quick mock-up of a social post for one of our events is just as welcome. It doesn’t need to be polished.
The closing date is 10 December 2026 at 23:59, but we may close applications early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Contact name: Layla Ishmail
- Contact email: [email protected]
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