- PRESS
- Alongside our media monitoring service, daily collation and monitoring of media (digital, print and broadcast), and maintenance of these systems, keeping the Communications team updated on coverage and opportunities
- Monitor local, arts and industry press holistically, proactively looking for new opportunities
- Manage daily press updates (plus reviews and stars) for Edinburgh, Dean Street, and Soho Theatre Walthamstow, to the wider team
- Respond to press ticket, comment, interview and image requests in a timely manner, managing and captioning all show images
- Assist in press and publicity campaigns, asset collation (photos, content)
- Assist Communications Manager to implement the communications (press & PR) strategy, in consultation with the co-communications Directors and in collaboration with Marketing, Social Media, Digital and Audience colleagues to positively raise Soho Theatre’s reputation and profile, to build and maximise audiences and sales
- PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Advocate for Soho Theatre Company to the press and the industry
- Liaise with artists, associate organisations and co-production companies on their show campaigns
- DIGITAL
- Inform colleagues on a daily basis of press coverage of shows in a timely manner, for inclusion on website, social media channels, marketing assets etc
- Monitor social media for Press & PR opportunities, work with colleagues where required in content creation that is creative, compelling and fun across our social media platforms.
• Work with and assist your colleagues to instigate new content creation in a way which
represents and tells Soho Theatre’s Edinburgh story - ADMINISTRATION
- Manage the daily administration, including all media clippings and coverage, and being the first point of contact for the press department (including but not limited to the press inbox plus image and ticket requests), responding in a timely manner
- Maintain and update databases and campaign documents
- Assist the Communications team on campaigns
- Liaising with internal departments, assist Co-Communications Director in collation of content for internal newsletters and briefings
- Be fully aware of Soho Theatre’s activities and programme of events
- Proactively look for new opportunities for arts publicity
Submitting an application:
We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed application form to jobs@sohotheatre.com with CAEDIN25 in the subject line, as well as a completing an equal opportunities form, which can be found by clicking here.
When completing your application form, please read the job description and person specification carefully.
If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any queries about this role, please contact HR at jobs@sohotheatre.com to discuss alternatives.