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Job description

Marketing assistant (theatre-based)

The Marketing Assistant reports to The Marketing Manager, and his/ her day to day work is overseen by the Marketing and Press Officer. S/ he is responsible for supporting the Marketing and Press Officer and Marketing Manager in all aspects of marketing, press and publicity. S/he will be a member of the marketing team which is managed by The Marketing Manager and also includes Box Office Manager and Box Office Cashiers.

Specific duties include:-

Show Campaigns:

assist with implementing individual show marketing campaigns
provide visiting companies with weekly sales figures

Press:

collate, copy and circulate press cuttings and reviews
assist with organisation of press interviews / photocalls etc

Print:

collate brochure information from visiting companies and hirers
obtain print and design quotes
co-ordinate production of print for productions
assist with co-ordinating content for programmes

Direct mail:

oversee execution of mailings
recruit and co-ordinate volunteers to assist with mailings

Distribution:

liaise with distribution companies and casual staff to ensure that distribution is undertaken

Advertising:

assist with design of adverts

Website and e-marketing;

update and maintain content of website
send emails to e-mailing list and monitor responses accordingly

Other:

maintain front of house and on-site display on a daily/weekly basis * administrate existing members of friends scheme
co-ordinate distribution of our Newsletter

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

a strong interest in theatre and the arts
excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
creativity and flair
the ability to manage a heavy workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
strong IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office software, including databases and the internet
team work and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to develop good relationships with internal and external contacts, including volunteers and suppliers

Desirable:

educated to degree level, preferably in the Arts or English
experience/knowledge of graphic and/or web design packages would be an advantage
a full driving license and use of a car