MENTOR: Rebecca Peirson, Director of Marketing and Audience Development / Company Publicist
Rebecca develops Nightwood Theatre’s seasonal promotional, marketing and PR plans and budgets. She develops strategies to maintain and develop audiences, and is the company publicist. Rebecca is involved in the creation and distribution of all marketing materials, manages electronic communiqué and coordinates group events.
COMMITTMENT:
- October 15, 2012 to February 15, 2013 (4 months)
- Part-Time
- 1 – 2 days per week
REQUIRED SKLLS:
- Online research abilities
- Proficiency in Excel & Word – graphic design skills a bonus
- Strong communication skills (phone, email, etc)
- Basic database entry skills
POTENTIAL TASKS:
- Research – online, print publications, etc (outreach, promotional opportunities, new target groups, press contacts…)
- Assist in setting up promotions (organize promo details with partner retailer or organization, contests, etc)
- Assemble press kits and media binders
- Organize and distribute marketing materials
- Assist with group events (set up for event, liaise with key contacts, be an ambassador for Nightwood)
- Database entry and upkeep
BENEFITS:
- The Marketing Intern will complete their residency having developed a thorough and hands-on understanding of theatre marketing, outreach, PR and audience development
- The Marketing Intern will have gained many transferable skills which can be applied to any field within the arts
- Letter of Reference will be provided at the end of the Internship
Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to Rebecca Peirson, Director of Marketing & Audience Development, at rebecca@nightwoodtheatre.net no later than Friday, September 21st. Please contact Rebecca directly if you have any questions about the position.
