Duties:
PRESS
- Alongside our media monitoring service, daily collation and monitoring of media (digital, print and broadcast), and maintenance of these systems, keeping Communications team updated on coverage and opportunities
- Monitor arts and industry press as a whole, proactively looking for new opportunities
- Manage weekly press updates (plus reviews and stars) to the wider team
- Over the phone, email and in person discover, develop, nurture and maintain positive relationships with media contacts, across all forms of arts media (traditional, digital, social) as well as relevant non-arts press
- Respond to press image requests in a timely manner, managing and captioning all show images
- Process press tickets using our ticketing system Spektrix (training can be provided)
- Draft and update media on monthly listings and ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Proofread press material, with support from the Communications Manager draft comedy press releases and pitches
- Assist in press and publicity campaigns, asset collation (photos, content), the organisation in host and management of press nights (invites, rsvps, press desk), press photo calls, interview logistics and other company press events
- Assist Communications Manager to implement the communications (press & PR) strategy, in consultation with the co-communications Directors and Head of Communications (Soho Theatre Walthamstow) 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
- Liaise with colleagues in other departments for regular meetings on both communications activity and strategy
PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Advocate for Soho Theatre Company to the press and the industry
- Liaise with associate organisations and visiting companies on their show campaigns
DIGITAL
- Inform digital, marketing and box office 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 story, across all its areas
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
GENERAL
- Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre Company both internally and externally
- As a member of the Communications team, act as an ambassador for Soho Theatre to contacts and industry
- Advocate for the Communications Team and take an active part in first nights, press nights, special events and sponsors’ evenings
- Attend internal meetings as required including cross-departmental forums
- Contribute towards and champion Soho Theatre’s Equality, Access and Diversity policies
- Communicate efficiently with the rest of the department to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Communications activities
- Any other duties the department may reasonably require
Submitting an application:
We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed forms to jobs@sohotheatre.com with STCCAP23 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 person specification in the job description carefully.
If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any queries about this role, please contact HR on 020 7478 0100 or email jobs@sohotheatre.com to discuss alternatives.