Lysistrata Role Brief Marketing and Publicity Assistant

Placement Opportunity – Lysistrata Marketing and Publicity Assistant Placement Period:

November – April 2018

Nature of placement: Voluntary Attendance:

As agreed with Lakeside Marketing & Communications Manager during placement, approximately 4-6 hours per week

Place of Work:

D H L Pavilion, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Nottingham New Theatre & remotely

Responsible to:

Lakeside Marketing & Communications Manager (Alice Wright) and Marketing & Digital Assistant (Olivia Robinson)

Key relationships:

Director, Producer, Learning Specialists and Cast and Crew of production.

Nature of Placement The placement is designed to provide vocational experience of a PR & Marketing campaign planning and delivery for a professionally directed theatre production of Lysistrata by Aristophanes. This role will closely support the implementation of the marketing & PR campaign led by the full-time Marketing and Digital Assistant (Olivia Robinson) with support from the Marketing and Communications Manager (Alice Wright).

Aims of Placement To offer relevant job-related practical experience in arts marketing and PR, supported and directed within a professional working environment.

Outcomes of Placement Successful applicant will have gained practical skills, and demonstrable knowledge and experience in the following key areas:           

Writing Press Releases Drafting copy for advertisements, e-flyers, invitations Planning and drafting copy for programme Proof reading Understanding campaign planning Understanding of the importance of team working Working to timescales and meeting deadlines Planning Press Events and VIP Event Liaising with Media, and organising interviews Understanding of the role of PR and Communications alongside Marketing Understanding the importance of data capture

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop the following key skills:           

Campaign planning and delivery Oral and written communication Copywriting Print production and distribution Social media planning and content creation Time management Team working Problem-solving Flexibility Self-motivation Relationship building and networking

Application Procedures and Guidelines Application is by email only.

Deadline: Tuesday 5 December Applicants should send a short email detailing how their previous experience and/or interest in education/learning best equips them to undertake this role, and why they wish to take part in the production to: Olivia.robinson@nottingham.ac.uk with the subject line Marketing Placement Application.

Please remember to include a contact telephone number(s).

Interviews will take place the following week, date to be confirmed. The successful candidate will begin as soon as possible following the interview.

Marketing and Publicity Placement Person Specification Required Demonstrable interest in theatre and/or marketing Excellent communication skills Computer literate in the following: MS Word, email, web Willingness to follow best practice and to take instruction Attention to detail Flexible and creative approach Team player Self-motivator Multi-tasker with ability to prioritise Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure Desired Previous experience of working in the performing arts (voluntary or paid) Proven organisational skills Knowledge and understanding of Photoshop, In-design or similar