Responsibilities

• Press, Publicity & Brand
• Work closely with the Head of Content & Business Development to support the development and implementation of Landmark Theatres' overall brand strategy.
• Support the development of Landmark's profile and reputation as an ambitious theatre and cultural organisation.
• Identify and support the development of opportunities to tell stories about Landmark's wider work, including its artistic programme, producing activity, partnerships, community work, audience development, fundraising, organisational achievements and impact.
• Work collaboratively with external PR support, freelancers, agencies and partners where required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional and national journalists, editors, broadcasters, bloggers, influencers and other media contacts.
• Proactively pitch stories, features, interviews and other opportunities to relevant media.
• Write engaging and newsworthy press releases, media pitches, listings copy, features and other press materials.
• Prepare briefing materials for interviews and media appearances where appropriate.
• Respond to press enquiries promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• A Passion for Arts and Culture
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and quickly without supervision.
• Creative, with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work well as part of a team (both within the marketing team and the organisation as a whole).
• Knowledge of, and experience in writing press releases and organising press events.
• Knowledge and experience in improving organisational brand and profile
• Experience of writing for web and an understanding of the principles of SEO
• Demonstrably a creative thinker who can turn ideas into content.
• Experience in adapting tone and voice to suit different messages.

Preferred

• A Higher Education qualification in Pres/PR/Publicity/Brand. Marketing/communications or equivalent.
• Some experience of arts marketing or working within an arts organisation.
• Experience in using Canva/DotDigital/Spektrix/Meta

Benefits

• Pension: Company Pension Scheme available