Communications Manager

Communications Manager
Sydney Festival 

Sydney Festival is embarking on a range of initiatives which make it an extremely attractive place to work. Your contribution will be valued and input sought in a highly consultative, collaborative and passionate workplace.

Each January, Sydney Festival presents bold and memorable experiences that ignite, unite, and excite the city of Sydney. We are proud of our long history of commissioning and presenting inspiring and ground-breaking new Australian art.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a senior member of the Marketing department, the Communications Manager is responsible for planning, developing and implementing communications strategies (including digital). These serve to promote Sydney Festival as a high-quality arts event with cultural significance and major tourist desirability and make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Festival’s overarching strategic objectives.

Strategic direction for campaigns is agreed with the Marketing Director and Festival Director. The Communications Manager manages the delivery of publicity campaigns, develops and executes messaging and manages relationships with media, artists and relevant stakeholders including tourism bodies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experienced communications and PR practitioner with a proven record of accomplishment in publicity and communications management.
• A highly organised and efficient self-starter with exceptional project management skills – ability to think creatively, plan, collaborate and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in a complex organisation.
• A strong record of high-impact campaigns and strategies delivered through an extensive network of media contacts. Demonstrated experience within the arts industry and/or Festival context an advantage.
• Excellent writing and editing skills – ability to translate nuanced themes into impactful, engaging messages.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the trends, initiatives and framework of the local, national and international performing arts and tourism industries.
• Thorough knowledge of media practices and trends across all current and emerging mediums, including social media and the digital landscape with experience amplifying campaigns across multiple channels and platforms.
• Understanding of the Australian cultural sector, its practices and supporters including the corporate sponsorship sector and government funding sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trends, initiatives and framework of local, national and international performing arts.
• Strong empathy with artists and the artistic processes.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with media, internal and external stakeholders.
• A creative problem solver with demonstrated flexibility and creativity in successfully managing media issues.

Download the job description from www.sydneyfestival.org.au/work-with-us

TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, submit your application by email to marketing.jobs@sydneyfestival.org.au by midnight on Sunday 25 April 2021

Applications should include:

• Your CV inclusive of contact details for two referees (maximum three pages)
• A brief cover letter addressing how you fit the key responsibilities of the role (maximum two pages)
• An example of a press release you have written in your current or past employment