Communications Officer - Fixed Term

Brighton Dome & Festival; Holywell; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural arts organization in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time Communications Officer to manage media and digital campaigns for events leading up to the Brighton Festival. The role involves securing impactful media coverage, coordinating with marketing, and building stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in media relations, and a passion for the arts. This position offers a hybrid working model on a six-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £26,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media relations and digital communications preferred.
• Interest in the arts and ability to collaborate.
• Track record of securing media coverage.

Responsibilities

• Secure media coverage across regional outlets for events.
• Co-ordinate campaigns with Marketing for digital stories.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Manage priorities with flexibility and a positive attitude.

Skills

Strong communicator

Copywriting

Media relations

Digital communications

Attention to detail

Job description

Position

Full-time, 6 months fixed term contract (Jan – Jun 26)

£26,000 per annum

Hybrid working

Overview

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is looking to recruit a full-time Communications Officer on a fixed term contract to plan and execute media and digital campaigns for events across our three venues and for Brighton Festival, celebrating its 60th edition in May 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure high quality, impactful media coverage across a range of regional media outlets (print, online, broadcast) for spring/summer 2026 events and support the communications campaign for Brighton Festival 2026.
• Co‑ordinate joint campaigns with Marketing to ensure stories are communicated across digital channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a positive can‑do attitude.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong communicator and copywriter with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in media relations and digital communications preferred.
• Keen interest in the arts and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Tangible track record of winning media coverage and managing communications plans.

Application Process

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th December, midday.

Interviews will be held on: Monday 15th December.

Diversity and Inclusion

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, with particular encouragement for under‑represented groups.