Job Title: Press & Marketing Officer
Band: 3 (£26,972.40 per annum)
Reporting to: Head of Marketing & Press
Hours: 39 hours per week

Devising and delivering press campaigns for Northcott productions and projects, including but not limited to writing press releases and organising press nights.
Working with visiting companies and supported artists to devise and deliver press campaigns for visiting productions.
Pitching and facilitating interviews, features and other media content.
Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, reviewers, influencers and editors.
Tracking, evaluating and reporting on press campaigns.

Creating, sharing and showcasing Northcott Stories and news articles through our social media and website.
Gathering and editing content from visiting companies, artists and partners.
Writing original content.
Working with others (inhouse or freelance) to create original photography and video content.
Supporting the creation of show programmes, sourcing content, editing and proofreading.

Working with the Senior Marketing Officer to devise and implement the social media strategy.
Creating engaging email marketing campaigns, using targeted customer lists.
Updating the theatre’s website (working in WordPress).
Producing and monitoring social media adverts.
Buying print and out-of-home advertising, as directed by the Senior Marketing Officer or the Head of Marketing & Press.
Tracking, evaluating and reporting on marketing activity.

Maintaining a working knowledge of the theatre’s programme.
Contributing to the realisation of the organisation’s strategic goals, notably the Northcott Student Ambassador’s scheme.
Attending staff meetings/training as required.
Representing the theatre at external meetings as required.
Deputising for the Senior Marketing Officer as required.
Adhering to Exeter Northcott Theatre’s values, policies and procedures.
Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Maintaining a working knowledge of relevant GDPR legislation.

Please demonstrate how you meet these Essential & Desirable criteria when applying for this role:

We expect candidates to have most if not all of these skills.

At least 18 months’ experience in a professional role
Experience with press; PR, journalist, editor
Experience of using databases and software such as Spektrix, WordPress, Canva (training will be provided on all our systems)
Experience of copywriting, proofreading and editing
A creative thinker and a storyteller
Great with people, networking and building relationships
Excellent organisational & administrative skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Proven ability to work as part of a team
Self-motivated, pro-active in learning and development

These skills are not required to apply, but please mention them in your application.

An interest in and enthusiasm for theatre
Demonstrable knowledge of the theatre industry and the cultural landscape in Devon
Experience in marketing
Video editing skills and graphic design skills
Experience of using social media in a professional setting

EXETER NORTHCOTT THEATRE COMPANY