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Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals, all working together to achieve a common goal: to open up the possibilities of ballet, to move more people in more ways. We are a multi-skilled, multi-cultural, open and inclusive organisation and we place a high value on diversity and diversity of thought in our teams.
About the role
English National Ballet are seeking a talented Press Officer to join our ambitious Marketing and Communications team.
You’ll work across high impact earned media campaigns that raise the profile of English National Ballet, its productions, and its work beyond the stage. You will have the opportunity to help shape a wide range of communications and work across print, broadcast, digital and influencer activity.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting one of the world’s foremost ballet companies. If you have experience of working in press, take a creative approach and have a proven track record of successful campaign delivery, then this could be the perfect next step for you.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Head of Press and Communications to deliver earned media campaigns for ENB’s productions, as well as engagement and digital initiatives beyond the stage
* Maintain and develop contacts with national and local journalists, media and influencers
* Research press opportunities for upcoming productions, events, initiatives and key stakeholders
* Arrange interviews, photocalls, photo opportunities, and publicity events
* Contribute to the delivery, scheduling and management of influencer activity.
* Write, proofread and distribute press releases, ensuring key messaging is effectively communicated.
Key Selection Criteria
* Proven experience working as part of a press team, delivering successful press and influencer campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital platforms
* Understanding of how social media, influencers and digital content can be used as part of campaigns
* Experience using press contacts database and media monitoring systems
* Excellent written and verbal English with strong editing and proof-reading experience
* Ability to maintain and develop working relationships with media contacts, including national press
* Passion for the performing arts, and ballet/dance in particular, with a good understanding of arts and culture sector press
About ENB
English National Ballet has been opening up the possibilities of ballet for over seventy five years. We are a pioneering Company at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution: celebrating tradition whilst forging innovation and developing the artform. English National Ballet is also a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building dynamic partnerships and community programmes. We strive for artistic excellence and to share ballet with as many people as possible, across the UK and around the world.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from black and global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please contact us if you need to request any reasonable adjustments to attend the recruitment process or if you need an alternative application format, on hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing
Industries
Performing Arts and Non-profit Organizations
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