Job (Calgary): Marketing and Communications Specialist – Alberta Theatre Projects
Alberta Theatre Projects is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist. Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this is a full time position.
About ATP:
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a Calgary-based, not-for-profit, skilled theatre company that celebrates the art of live theatre. From its home in The Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons, ATP creates community by producing relevant, high quality contemporary theatre; by playing a national leadership role in the development and creation of new Canadian plays; and by bringing audience and artists together in an exchange around the work.

Job Description:
The Marketing and Communications Specialist is a marketing professional with a passion for the performing arts and is responsible for executing ATP’s marketing and communications strategies. The primary responsibility for the position is to oversee the creation of all marketing collateral for the theatre’s season and other programs, and manage its distribution through paid, owned and earned channels. This includes creating and maintaining relationships with media, social media influencers, sponsors, industry partners, and creating and executing reciprocal marketing partnerships for the benefit of all involved. The role will also contribute to the development and implementation of the ATP brand, as well as marketing and communications strategies to create awareness of and consideration for the company’s programming, donations, events, and stimulate sales, retain current patrons, and attract and engage new audiences. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years marketing experience have extensive experience in graphic design, photo and video editing, information design, and copywriting. Being a collaborative self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction is a must.

Specific responsibilities include:





Negotiate and coordinate advertising buys and reciprocal marketing partnerships with input from the Director of Marketing & Communications

Manage all advertising plans, production and trafficking

Manage the creation and production of all marketing collateral, including social media content

Write creative briefs for various projects, engage photographers/videographers or other creative professionals, and coordinate photo/video shoots.

Develop engaging content for all digital and social media channels and manage the ATP social communities

Manage all updates, including content and images, for ATP website and ATP social media channels

Manage project budgets

Provide input to reporting, when requested

Process invoices

Other duties, as assigned

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following skills and experience:

Ability to set priorities, balance demands of multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Ability to create and maintain partnerships, and negotiate, create and fulfill agreements and contracts

Advanced experience with using Adobe Creative Suite for photo and video editing and trafficking files for production

Advanced experience in creating branded content for and managing corporate social media networks

Demonstrated ability to execute marketing plans, develop and coordinate work-back schedules timelines and budgets

Experience in digital, social and e-mail marketingBasic WordPress and web editing proficiency

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Ability to be self-directed and take initiative

Problem solving

Basic customer service skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Media relations experience, CRM systems knowledge, SEO training, experience in an arts organization, or previous arts marketing experience are considered assets

At Alberta Theatre Projects we are committed to a diverse workforce and a respectful work environment. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best talent by encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disability.

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