Theatres Marketing & Press Officer

Job Description

Department of PlaceSport & CultureEstablishedThe Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts mustbe assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essentialthat you provide examples in your application.Bradford Theatres are looking to recruit an experienced Marketing & Press Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Marketing & Press team working on a wide variety of show campaigns and otherprojects across the four venues under the Bradford Theatres umbrella:Alhambra Theatre, St Georges Hall, The Studio in the city centre and Kings Hall & Winter Garden at Ilkley. This is an excellent opportunity for you to continue a career in communications,working with large scale visiting production companies such as the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Cameron Mackintosh Ltd, Northern Ballet, Matthew Bournes New Adventures and The Dance Consortium. There is also a wide variety of medium and smallscale shows which visit the venues, including the best of British music, top stand-up comedians and one of the UKs longest running Orchestral Seasons, with the Hall as resident orchestra.The post involves: delivering fully integrated marketing and presscampaigns in line with the overall vision of Bradford Theatres and its communications objectives devising and implementing research and analysis activity, including show specific pieces of research and longer-term in depth projects in line with Bradford Theatresmarketing objectives assisting in the development of Bradford Theatres digital strategy and to advise on new developments and opportunities for the use of new digital technologies maximising positive media coverage for Bradford Theatres relating to the showsand events provided monitoring outcomes and delivering projects within budget and to tight deadlinesThe post holder must demonstrate a proven track record and extensive experience of working in a marketing or press role - ideally within the arts/leisure sector,preferably a theatre. You must have a relevant marketing qualification and be flexible in working arrangements in order to meet important deadlines.The post holder is expected to show a high degree of initiative, making decisions within broad guidelines. Youmust show resilience under pressure and adapt working practices in line with changing service needs, working collaboratively within and across teams/services. Individuals are expected to maintain effective communications with external agencies, suppliers,media, production companies, performance artists and customers, acting with courtesy and professionalism at all times.If you require further information regarding this post, please contact Adam Renton on or email .ukTo apply, please visit our website via thebutton below.Closing Date: 2nd August 2021