Jake Thornton
@jakethornton
I reduce marketing workload through digital campaigns, copywriting, brand development, and practical support for value-driven founders.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I support value-driven founders and overstretched marketing teams by reducing the burden of crucial marketing work. As a Freelance Marketing Manager at Thornton Marketing, I deliver copywriting and design across social, email and CRM, maintain client CMSs, and manage scheduling, drafting and publishing.
At Create Engage, I led 2–4 client accounts, planned activity, briefed creative work, ran strategy sessions, and coordinated freelancers. I was promoted from Junior Marketing Manager after developing skills in account management, design, video editing, strategy development, and campaign cadence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Marketing Manager
Thornton Marketing
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Freelance marketing manager focused on reducing workload for marketing teams and supporting value-driven founders.
Marketing Manager
Create Engage
Dec 2024 - Jul 2025 (7 months)
Led across 2-4 accounts, leading meetings, planning activity, briefing creative, and carrying out execution. Coordinated strategy sessions with new clients to determine messaging and audience.
Junior Marketing Manager
Create Engage
Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Promoted at the first opportunity after consistently performing beyond role expectations. Developed foundational skills in account management, design, video editing, strategy development, and campaign cadence.
Project Assistant
Aspire Engineering Ltd
Jul 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Managed deadlines for various work packages and coordinated with external project partners and subcontractors across simultaneous government funded projects. Created a tailored digital marketing plan and solidified branding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
2019 - 2022
Grade: Upper Second Class Honours
Bachelor of Science in Marketing with Upper Second Class Honours.
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC)
A Levels, Law, English, Economics
2017 - 2019
Grade: A (Law), B (English), B (Economics)
Activities and societies: Young Enterprise Award
A Levels in Law, English, and Economics, achieving A, B, and B respectively, along with the Young Enterprise Award.
Availability
Location
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