Breakthrough is a 6 ‑month employability programme designed as astepping stone to get you workplace experience and all-important employment skills. This short placement gives you insight into afuture career in the Creative Industry, supporting your confidence and professionalism in the workplace, and helping you to break through into acareer that matters toyou!
This role offers adynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in arts administration and marketing. Day-to-day, you will provide essential support to our Producers, General Manager, the Senior Management Team ( SMT ), and the Marketing Coordinator, assisting with awide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our projects and events. Akey part of your responsibility will be supporting the social media activity for our events across autumn, developing and scheduling engaging content to promote the festival and connect with our audience. You’ll also contribute to general office administration, maintaining organised records and assisting with communications.
Working alongside industry professionals with deep on-the-ground knowledge, gaining insight into every stage of creative production and marketing strategy. You’ll receive mentorship tailored to their interest within the arts production sector, with afocus on building confidence, creative skills, and industry knowledge.
This role will include assisting with:
* Creating engaging content for social media platforms and the company website.
* Supporting the development and distribution of marketing materials, including newsletters and promotional flyers.
* Assisting with general office administration, including managing correspondence, organising files, and scheduling meetings.
* Helping to coordinate events and workshops, from planning to execution.
* Maintaining accurate databases and contact lists.
About the employer
Marlborough Productions is aleading arts organisation dedicated to supporting and showcasing diverse creative talent. We produce innovative performances, events, and digital content, fostering avibrant cultural community. As aqueer, intersectional organisation with adeep commitment to equity and representation, we understand the unique barriers young people—particularly those from marginalised communities—can face in accessing meaningful career pathways. Our work placement programme is designed to directly address this by offering hands-on, real-world experience in production and marketing, guided by highly experienced producers and executive leaders who are active and respected in the arts and touring sectors.
Deadline for applications
The deadline is 11 : 45 pm, on 17 August
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