Communications & Publicity Associate

Lenox, MA (On-site)

$40K/yr – $44K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing and communications support for Shakespeare & Company by producing content, social media, events coverage, and media relations.

  • Own drafting and posting content for press, social, and events
  • Must-have: strong writing and proofreading skills with social content experience
  • Standout: hands-on photography/video support at events and Wordpress familiarity

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the creation and implementation of marketing and communications content including writing press releases, ad copy, and articles;
  • Drafting, posting, and monitoring social media content;
  • Providing photography and video support at events;
  • Creating and posting calendar/event listings for season performances and events;
  • Assisting with media relations including crafting story pitches, greeting editors and critics, and coordinating interviews and photo shoots;
  • Assisting with website updates;
  • Assisting with brand stewardship, including ensuring all materials are using consistent colors, fonts, style, and messaging;
  • Creating new contact lists to promote various programs;
  • Assisting with ad placement;
  • Participating in I.D.E.A. training;

Requirements

  • Strong writing and proof-reading skills
  • Experience with social media content creation and/or management
  • Familiarity with Wordpress
  • Familiarity with email marketing systems / CRMs such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
  • The ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
  • Photography and/or videography skills
  • Organization skills, particularly in the areas of tracking media mentions, ad placements, calendar listings, and results from various promotions
  • A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
  • Familiarity with project management software such as Trello, Asana, or Basecamp is a plus

Preferred

  • Familiarity with project management software such as Trello, Asana, or Basecamp is a plus
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Shakespeare & Company

We build the solutions that some of the world’s most reliable products depend on. As material science experts, we find our purpose in pushing products and systems to their greatest problem-solving potential, so ultimately, we can promise our customers a plan — and partnership — they can rely on every time. Our diverse portfolio provides product and system solutions that span industrial to consumer end-markets. Supported by proprietary technologies and patent-protected intellectual property, Shakespeare’s material science solutions reflect its team’s innovation and expertise. MARKETS:•Automotive •Consumer Products•Healthcare•Lawn & Garden•US Military•Leisure and Commercial Boating•ManufacturingAPPLICATIONS:•Hose & Tubing•Packaging•Adhesives and Coatings•Automotive Interior Products•Light-weighting Metal Replacement •3D Printing•Universal Trimmer Heads and Trimmer Line•Paper Machine Clothing•Specialty Fabrics•Tire Cord•Fasteners•Filtration•Carpets•BrushesPRODUCTS:•Custom Nylons for Unique Applications•Conductive and Anti-static Fibers•Marine Electronics•Military Electronics•Performance Monofilaments and Fibers•Polymeric Carrier ResinsDIVISIONS:•Polymers & Filaments•Lawn & Garden•Military Electronics•Marine Electronics

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