Marketing & Press Officer: Bradford Theatres

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Marketing & Press team working on a wide variety of show campaigns and other projects across the four venues under the Bradford Theatres umbrella:

Alhambra Theatre, St George’s Hall, The Studio in the city centre and King’s 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 Bourne's New Adventures and The Dance Consortium.

The post involves:
delivering fully integrated marketing and press campaigns 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 Theatres marketing 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 shows and events provided monitoring outcomes and delivering projects within budget and to tight deadlines.

The 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.

The post holder is expected to show a high degree of initiative, making decisions within broad guidelines. You must 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 01274 433618 or email adam.renton@bradford.gov.uk