Digital Assistant

The Digital Assistant supports Soho Theatre group’s digital work by managing content scheduling, handling smaller social media campaigns, and assisting with day-to-day digital tasks.

Working closely with the Digital Content Manager and Digital Channel Manager, the Digital Assistant will ensure Soho Theatre’s brand, tone of voice and unique programming are effectively represented across social platforms. This role is ideal for a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for the arts, content creation and digital storytelling.

Soho Theatre group includes Soho Theatre (Dean Street), Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Soho Theatre Digital, Soho Theatre Bars, as well as touring (UK and international – particularly India, New York, Australia).

 

Job Outline

  • Content scheduling and posting: take responsibility for daily scheduling and posting of content across all platforms, ensuring consistency in brand and tone of voice alongside organisation and campaign objectives
  • Social media campaigns: manage small to mid-scale comedy, cabaret, and small theatre productions social media campaigns alongside supporting overall campaign (press, marketing & digital) efforts including audience and sales targets
  • Content curation and editing: edit, repurpose and prepare digital content (e.g., videos, images) for posting, ensuring it meets brand and tone of voice standards and campaign goals
  • Event support: actively provide social media support during press nights and events, managing real-time interactions and content updates
  • Influencer work: support communications and digital teams as they create and build relationships with influencers
  • Digital storytelling support: support digital and communications teams in the execution of storytelling-based content that reflects Soho Theatre’s brand values and engages audiences in Soho’s unique programming and new initiatives

Administration

  • Handle administrative tasks while supporting the Digital Content Manager, Content Producer and Digital Channel Manager in the delivery of campaigns
  • Manage digital assets: organise and maintain content libraries, ensuring all campaign assets are accessible and up to date, alongside cutting up existing content to further push our work
  • Assist with reporting: support the Digital Content Manager in tracking performance metrics and preparing data for monthly reports
  • Be up to date with arts/entertainment/culture, always looking for new opportunities and sharing where appropriate

General

  • Work collaboratively with Soho Theatre group to achieve and maximise audience and sales targets alongside box office and bar income
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing information with your line manager, team and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so colleagues have all the information they need to perform their duties effectively, efficiently and successfully
  • Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre both internally and externally
  • Attend Company meetings and other internal meetings as required
  • Uphold Soho Theatre group’s internal policies, including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies
  • Any other duties the Digital Channel Manager and Digital Content Manager may reasonably require.

 

Submitting an application:
We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed forms to jobs@sohotheatre.com with STDA24 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.