Publicity Assistant

3 weeks ago


Stratford, Canada Stratford Festival Full time

**What type of jobs do you hire for?**:
Seven people work behind the scenes for every actor you see on our stages

We regularly hire in these areas:

- Production (Props, Wardrobe, Stage Management)
- Marketing and Fundraising
- Audience Development (Call Centre, Cafés & Catering, Retail, Ushers)
- Education
- Administration
- Facilities & Building Maintenance

and the list goes on The majority of our positions are seasonal.

**When do you hire for next season?**:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work, including play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors. Members of equity deserving groups are always encouraged to apply.

Publicity Assistant

Posted: June 7, 2023

**Publicity Assistant**:
This position reports to the Publicity Director or designate and is part of the Publicity team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and distribute media clippings related to the business of the Festival
- Prepare daily media scans related to the business of the Festival and the theatre industry
- Create, maintain and update databases on all media coverage, conducting detailed research through various means, and providing bibliographical reference for archival purposes
- Maintain media lists and databases
- Assist with media ticket requests
- Compile, gather, edit and proofread biographies for Festival staff and artists, maintaining a uniform standard of excellence
- Coordinate the collection of headshots
- Set up and facilitate media interviews
- Provide journalists with information regarding the activities of the Festival
- Create news releases and material for various publications, as required
- Write credits and alternative text for production and other photos
- Create and edit web content, including online image galleries, press releases, and headshots and bios
- Adhere to the Stratford Festival's Health & Safety Commitment, Policies and Procedures, and inform your supervisor of any unsafe condition immediately
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Exceptional written and verbal communications
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Interest in and knowledge of theatre
- Interest in and knowledge of entertainment media
- Ability to work quickly when required
- Strong research skills
- A dedication to accuracy
- A keen proofreader's eye
- University degree or equivalent education and experience in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism

**Job Type**: Full time

This position will be open until filled.

Human Resources

Stratford Festival

Subject: Publicity Assistant



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