Communications and Engagement Associate - Signature Theatre

Communications and Engagement Associate-SIGNATURE THEATRE



Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street.



About Signature

Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing six to eight productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices.



EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply. Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.



Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org



Position Summary

Signature is seeking a Communications & Engagement Associate. The opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about theatre being accessible by all. You’ll facilitate cultural participation by promoting the Signature Access program (formerly the Signature Ticket Initiative). To date, over 1 million price subsidized tickets have been purchased by community members as part of this program. The Communications & Engagement Associate reports directly to the Director of Marketing, and works closely with members of the Marketing, Education, and Artistic teams to grow Signature Theatre’s reach to multicultural and multigenerational audiences for all Signature productions and public activities at The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street at the intersection of Times Square and Hudson Yards neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch and develop relationships with new community partners (examples: small businesses, corporations, civic and social groups) whose audiences and goals align with Signature’s strategic marketing plan goals.



• Create opportunities to reach new audiences while continuously serving as a Signature brand ambassador seeking to network and grow Signature’s base of Community partners both in-person and digitally using email marketing, promotional websites, and social media to communicate Signature’s partnership goals.



• Assist the marketing department with meeting scheduling and administrative duties including document edit tracking, file organization, event and information support for the Marketing Department’s Public Relations and Content Production teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Director of Marketing to develop and execute community engagement and audience development initiatives

• Secure community partners (restaurants, cultural organizations, civic groups, etc.) to cross promote

• Manage the review process, copywriting or copy collecting, and copy editing for various materials, including but not limited to the Digital Program Book and Handout, newsletter emails,

• Plan and promote community events for season productions in collaboration with the Artistic team and the Writer-In-Residence for each production

• Work closely with Director of Artistic Programs on the promotion of SigSpace events

• Work closely with Manager of Artistic and Education Projects on educational outreach, and provide research and leads for Ticket Services Associate to execute student group sales outreach

• Work closely with the Associate Artistic Director and the Writer-in-Residence for each production to develop and project manage dramaturgical content for audience engagement

• Foster and maintain community partner relationships toward audience development, with the goal of developing a community partnership program at Signature

• Support communication and relationship management with press representatives

• Provide direct support to the Content Strategist on the execution of social media and email marketing

• Execute Book Store monthly display curation, manage inventory, and collaborate with Director of Artistic Programs to develop SigSpace events for the Book Store

• Serve as direct support for the Content & Engagement Fellow

Desired Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Graphic design skills a plus.

• Ability to use the internet and social media to research potential partners. Experience

• 1+ years relevant experience in marketing, community organizing, social media, and/or communications.

• Experience and passion for the arts, cultural institutions and/or non-profit service-oriented organizations.

• Self-Starter / ability to multitask and work independently and within the marketing dept. goals



Compensation

This is a full-time non-exempt position with an annual salary $45,000-$52,000



Benefits

Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plans.



To Apply

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1314181/SIGNATURE-THEATRE-COMPANY-Inc/Communications-and-Engagement-Associate





Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.


Salary: $45,000-$52,000