Marketing & Communications Lead

The Customs House; South Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Marketing & Communications Lead to elevate its theatre, cinema, and events. In this pivotal role, you will craft dynamic marketing strategies to engage diverse audiences and boost ticket sales. With a focus on digital, print, and press channels, you will ensure campaigns are impactful and executed flawlessly. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the venue's presence both locally and regionally, making a significant contribution to the cultural landscape. If you are driven by creativity and audience connection, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing and communications roles.
• Strong understanding of audience development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns to grow audiences.
• Maintain communication with audiences and co-producers.

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Audience Engagement

Campaign Management

Digital Marketing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Email Marketing Software

Analytics Tools

Job description

Join our team as a Marketing & Communications Lead, and help bring our theatre, cinema, events and creative engagement programmes to life.

Main purpose of role:

The Marketing & Communications Lead plays a key role in growing and diversifying audiences for our theatre, cinema, events and creative engagement programmes.

This position focuses on delivering dynamic marketing campaigns to grow audiences, increase ticket sales, and raise the profile of the venue locally and regionally.

Maintaining excellent communication with our audiences, visiting companies and co producers to ensure that all revenue generating opportunities are maximised.

You will be responsible for coordinating marketing activities across digital, print, and press channels, supporting audience development objectives, and ensuring campaigns are executed effectively, on time, and within budget.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 23 May 2025.

For further information about this role: please contact Marie Campbell, Head of Audiences, Communications and Development by emailing: [e-mail]