Job Description

Barkin' Bistro

is an award-winning pet food company producing premium raw, cooked and cold-pressed meals for dogs and cats, all handmade in Northern Ireland.

We're looking for a creative and organised

Social Media, Content & Email Marketing Creator

to join our team

on-site

2-3 days per week. This role combines

content creation, social media management and email marketing

, with a bit of customer/sales support.

About the Role

You will work on-site capturing behind-the-scenes content, creating daily social posts,

building email campaigns

, and helping to engage and grow our customer base. Your work will directly support brand awareness and online sales.

Social Media & Content Creation

Film and create regular content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, product videos) Capture behind-the-scenes footage in our factory, production and packing areas Manage and schedule posts on

Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

Write engaging captions and respond to comments/messages Plan a simple weekly/monthly content calendar Optional:host occasional live videos if comfortable (not essential)
Email Marketing (Mailchimp)

Plan and create

regular Mailchimp campaigns

Promotions & offers New product launches Educational content (pet nutrition, feeding tips, etc.) Write clear, engaging copy for emails Build and segment mailing lists (e.g. customers, stockists, prospects) Monitor performance (opens, clicks, basic reporting) and suggest improvements
Sales & Customer Engagement (Light)

Help answer customer enquiries and encourage repeat orders Support communication with potential or existing stockists (sending info, offers, etc.) Help with small promotional campaigns around seasonal events, new products and offers

What We're Looking For

Experience creating social media content (especially Reels/TikToks/Stories) Basic experience with

Mailchimp or similar email platforms

(or confident to learn quickly) Confident using a smartphone for filming & simple editing (Canva, CapCut, etc.) Excellent written English for captions and emails Creative, friendly and self-motivated Able to work independently and bring ideas to the table Passion for animals and pet health is a big bonus

Hours & Pay

2-3 days per week (14-24 hours)

On-site at our Kilrea facility

12.21-14 per hour

, depending on experience Staff pet food allowance

Benefits

Work with a growing, award-winning local brand Varied, creative role with real impact Supportive, small team environment Role can grow as the business and online presence expand

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note including:

Examples of social media content you've created (links or files) Any experience with

Mailchimp or email marketing

Why you'd like to work with Barkin' Bistro
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking Private medical insurance Store discount
Work Location: In person