Marketing Assistant(Dublin)

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Dublin Theatre Festival seeks an enthusiastic and resourceful Marketing Assistant to join the seasonal festival team. The Marketing Assistant will report directly to the Head of Marketing and Development and will work closely with other departments of the festival team including development, programming, box office and volunteers as well as with theatre-makers, designers, suppliers, and venue partners. The main areas of responsibility are digital marketing, developing marketing collateral, direct mail, distribution, and market research. The candidate will ideally have a passion for the arts and have strong digital and copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail.
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaise with festival artists and companies to gather marketing content
Assist with production of marketing materials (proofreading, working with printers, etc.)
Content creation and coordinating the Festival’s online and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Zoom
Copywriting and drafting festival communications and content
Generate, upload and update content on the Festival’s website
Assist with the development and execution of the Festival’s e-communications
Assist with delivery of advertising and promotional campaigns across radio, print and digital
Coordinate distribution of marketing materials (city-wide, to festival venues, etc)
Assist at festival events as needed
Design and oversee an audience feedback and research project during festival dates
General
Provide administrative support to the Head of Marketing & Development
Work as part of the festival team
Any other duties that may be specified by and agreed with the festival’s Head of Marketing & Development
Person Specification
Minimum 1 year relevant work experience
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills with a good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
High level of engagement with social media platforms, an understanding of developing social media content and video editing
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build trust‐based relationships
Proven ability to work effectively with others
Experience in the use of e-communications systems and content management systems
Knowledge of the performing arts, specifically theatre
Knowledge of advertising platforms and experience working with agencies and advertising providers
Personal Qualities
Ability to work in a constantly busy work environment with a high level of time and stress management
Ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously
Integrity, honesty, loyalty and a positive outlook
Team player
Flexibility regarding work schedule
Type of Contract
Seasonal and temporary, 8 May – 18 October 2024
€32,240 per annum pro-rata
Hours of Work
The post is full-time working 40 hours per week. The Marketing Assistant may be required to work outside these hours, including evening and weekend work during the Festival.
A probation period of 6 weeks will apply from the start of contract.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to submit:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining relevant experience
A letter of application indicating why you are interested in the role
Submissions & Confidentiality
The festival acknowledges applicants’ need for privacy and will take all necessary steps to ensure all applications and interviews are handled confidentially. Dublin Theatre Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Enquiries in strictest confidence, as well as applications (by email only) should be addressed to Louise McGrath, Festival Administrator, at .
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 5 April .
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Friday 12 April . Applicants selected for interview will be expected to make themselves available on this date.
Dublin Theatre Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Dublin Theatre Festival is funded by the Arts Council.
Date Posted: 13 March 2024 Don't forget to say you saw the job on our site The jobs board got 140,000 unique visits last year. That's 2,500 each week. Dublin Theatre Festival seeks an enthusiastic and resourceful Marketing Assistant to join the seasonal festival team. The Marketing Assistant will report directly to the Head of Marketing and Development and will work closely with other departments of the festival team including development, programming, box office and volunteers as well as with theatre-makers, designers, suppliers, and venue partners. The main areas of responsibility are digital marketing, developing marketing collateral, direct mail, distribution, and market research. The candidate will ideally have a passion for the arts and have strong digital and copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail.
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaise with festival artists and companies to gather marketing content
Assist with production of marketing materials (proofreading, working with printers, etc.)
Content creation and coordinating the Festival’s online and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Zoom
Copywriting and drafting festival communications and content
Generate, upload and update content on the Festival’s website
Assist with the development and execution of the Festival’s e-communications
Assist with delivery of advertising and promotional campaigns across radio, print and digital
Coordinate distribution of marketing materials (city-wide, to festival venues, etc)
Assist at festival events as needed
Design and oversee an audience feedback and research project during festival dates
General
Provide administrative support to the Head of Marketing & Development
Work as part of the festival team
Any other duties that may be specified by and agreed with the festival’s Head of Marketing & Development
Person Specification
Minimum 1 year relevant work experience
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills with a good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
High level of engagement with social media platforms, an understanding of developing social media content and video editing
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build trust‐based relationships
Proven ability to work effectively with others
Experience in the use of e-communications systems and content management systems
Knowledge of the performing arts, specifically theatre
Knowledge of advertising platforms and experience working with agencies and advertising providers
Personal Qualities
Ability to work in a constantly busy work environment with a high level of time and stress management
Fluent English
Ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously
Integrity, honesty, loyalty and a positive outlook
Team player
Flexibility regarding work schedule
Resourcefulness
Type of Contract
Seasonal and temporary, 8 May – 18 October 2024
Salary
€32,240 per annum pro-rata
Hours of Work
The post is full-time working 40 hours per week. The Marketing Assistant may be required to work outside these hours, including evening and weekend work during the Festival.
Probation
A probation period of 6 weeks will apply from the start of contract.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to submit:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining relevant experience
A letter of application indicating why you are interested in the role
Contact details for two professional referees
Submissions & Confidentiality
The festival acknowledges applicants’ need for privacy and will take all necessary steps to ensure all applications and interviews are handled confidentially. Dublin Theatre Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Enquiries in strictest confidence, as well as applications (by email only) should be addressed to Louise McGrath, Festival Administrator, at .
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 5 April .
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Friday 12 April . Applicants selected for interview will be expected to make themselves available on this date.
Dublin Theatre Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Dublin Theatre Festival is funded by the Arts Council.
Date Posted: 13 March 2024 Don't forget to say you saw the job on our site The jobs board got 140,000 unique visits last year. That's 2,500 each week.

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