Publicity Coordinator - part-time contract position
Job Information
The Arts Club Theatre Company is Western Canada’s largest professional theatre company. Now in its 47th season, this not-for-profit charitable organization produces and presents theatre year- round in three theatres (the 200-seat Revue Stage, the 450-seat Granville Island Stage, and the 650-seat Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage) and also tours extensively throughout the province.
- Reports directly to the Communications Manager and is responsible to the Director of Sales and Marketing
- In consultation with the Development and Marketing departments, develops and implements short and long-range goals, media plans, strategies for comprehensive and effective communication programmes and appropriate media coverage for special events, corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives, tour productions, and related activities.
- Writes media releases, brochure copy, newsletter articles, and editorial as required
- Coordinates photography and media kits as needed
- Manages updates to the online pressroom for related activities
- Monitors timelines and budgets in consultation with the Communications Manager
- Attend a weekly meeting with the Communications Manager
- Fulfills the duties of the Communications Manager during their vacation leave
- Establishes and maintains effective media contacts with a focus on business , food, wine, and social columnists
- PR tracking and research
- Professional experience and coursework in communications and public relations
- Existing media contacts are an asset
- Expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading
- Must be ableto meet required deadlines, have tenacity to ensure proper coverage is received, and work effectively within a team to achieve goals
- Exceptional interpersonal awareness – flexible, dependable and adaptable
- Excellent organizational skills – thorough, detail-oriented, focused and works to very tight deadlines
- Experience with layout, art direction and visual displays
- High level of professionalism
- A love of theatre and/or the arts
Please note that this is a part-time contract position and not an in-house position. A monthly contracted fee will be paid. Send resume cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to:
Human Resources, Arts Club Theatre Company, 1585 Johnston Street
Vancouver BC V6H 3R9
FAX: (604) 688-3273
Deadline for applications: 13 January 2011
We thank all who express interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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