Media & Communications Officer

Plymouth

£16,500 per annum (£27,500 FTE)

03/03/2026

Hours per week - 24 hours per week Reports to - Media & Communications Manager Contract type - Fixed Term, 6 months, with potential to extend Join our team at Theatre Royal Plymouth as a Media & Communications Officer and play a key role in bringing our stories to life. In this dynamic, part-time fixed-term position, you’ll help shape and share the voice of TRP—working collaboratively to deliver impactful press coverage, engaging content, and creative campaigns that connect our programme with audiences, media and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented communicator with strong writing skills, creative flair and excellent organisational ability to support our communications objectives and champion our values of quality, creativity, collaboration and diversity. Principal Responsibilities Working collaboratively and in line with the business plan, deliver the communications objectives of Theatre Royal Plymouth Use press and media coverage to reinforce TRP’s core messages and communications objectives. Principal Tasks Coordinate the press activity for the full Theatre Royal Plymouth programme, working with the Media & Communications Manager to promote allocated shows. Liaise with press contacts for upcoming shows, gather press assets for shows (images, press releases, syndicated interviews) and organise media opportunities and interviews Develop, write and edit communication materials - including press releases, statements and reviews - to amplify TRP’s voice and year-round programme in local media outlets and on the TRP website Ensure the press section on TRP’s website is continuously updated to reflect current press activity Respond to media enquiries and proactively conduct journalist outreach to secure coverage in key publications Hold the tracking of all TRP media coverage, including daily monitoring, monthly reporting and sharing with relevant internal and external c

Expires

03/03/2026