Head of Communications

The Digital Hub; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

field:arts is seeking a Head of Communications to lead its communications strategy and raise the profile of its cohort of producers and artists across Ireland and internationally.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, shaping messaging, content and campaigns for social media, launches and performances, while supporting producers to develop sustainable, effective communications practices.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering marketing, communications and social media strategies within the arts or a related cultural context.
• Strong ability to craft clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
• Collaborative approach with producers, artists and partners to maximise visibility.

Responsibilities

• Strategic communications and profile development for field:arts.
• Lead content creation and manage social media activities.
• Develop and implement a quarterly communications plan.
• Coordinate with producers and artists to amplify campaigns and projects.
• Establish measures of success for cohort visibility and engagement.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Social media

Content creation

Editorial judgement

Job description

Field Arts are currently hiring for a Head of Communications to join their team.

About The Role:

field:arts is seeking an experienced communications professional to lead the development of its profile and identity, while strengthening the visibility of its cohort of creative producers, their associated artists and companies.

field:arts supports contemporary independent practitioners working in Ireland across disciplines to develop and realise exceptional work nationally and internationally. This new role is an opportunity to communicate the distinctive value of that support and make the ideas, processes and relationships behind creative producing more visible.

Combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery, you will shape compelling communications, develop content and lead activity across field:arts social media channels. You will also work directly with producers to support campaigns around artistic projects, launches and performances, helping establish a consistent and sustainable approach to communications across the network.

We are looking for someone with experience in arts or cultural communications, and a collaborative approach to working with producers and artists.

Overall Purpose:

The role has two interconnected priorities:
1. Establish the profile and identity of field:arts – Raise awareness of field:arts locally, nationally and internationally as a distinctive framework for creative production and support for creative producers. Communicate how its model creates the conditions for ambitious artistic work, sustainable independent practice and professional excellence. Develop a clear and distinctive identity for field:arts, strengthening recognition of its unique support model and building its national and international profile. Establish a shared identity for its selected cohort, so that association with field:arts becomes recognised as a mark of artistic ambition, professional excellence and best practice.

2. Build recognition for the cohort and its work – Develop a shared brand identity around the field:arts cohort, while celebrating each producer’s individual practice and artistic relationships. Build recognition of association with field:arts as a mark of artistic ambition, leading practice and a commitment to best practice. Alongside these strategic priorities, the role will reduce the day-to-day social media workload of producers and help them develop a more consistent, effective and sustainable approach to communications.

Time Committment:

The role is contracted at two days per week, with the potential for additional days by agreement.

Time will be allocated across:

• field:arts communications, marketing and social media activity.
• Direct support for individual cohort producers.
• Communications for associated artists, companies and projects, where appropriate.

Priorities and time allocation will be agreed with field:arts, with flexibility around project launches, performances and other significant activity across the calendar. A shared schedule will ensure that project campaigns and ongoing organisational communications receive appropriate attention.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic communications and profile development

• Shape clear, compelling messaging about the distinctive field:arts model, the role of creative producers and the value of the support provided.
• Develop and deliver a marketing and communications strategy that connects the organisational profile of field:arts with the visibility of its cohort.
• Build on the established visual identity and tone of voice across field:arts communications.
• Develop a shared approach to identifying and crediting field:arts support across cohort communications, in agreement with producers and artistic partners.
• Identify opportunities to extend recognition through media coverage, cultural partnerships and relevant national and international networks.

field:arts social media and content

• Lead the planning, creation, scheduling and delivery of content across field:arts social media channels.
• Develop a quarterly communications plan and monthly content schedule, maintaining a consistent and purposeful presence.
• Highlight cohort members, artistic collaborations, projects, performances, organisational activity and relevant opportunities.
• Create stories that make the work of creative producing visible, giving audiences insight into the ideas, processes and relationships behind the work.
• Write, commission and adapt content, coordinating images, video and other materials with producers and artistic teams.
• Monitor engagement and use findings to refine content, reach and audience development.

Direct support for producers

• Work with individual producers to plan communications around their practice and forthcoming projects.
• Provide agreed hands-on support with content development, scheduling and campaign delivery.
• Help producers establish manageable workflows, shared resources and a sustainable approach to social media.
• Identify stories and achievements that can be amplified through field:arts channels and wider communications.
• Coordinate activity across the cohort to create opportunities for shared visibility.

Associated artists, companies and projects

• Support agreed campaigns for associated artists and companies, working closely with the relevant producer.
• Provide support and advice on developing content around launches, rehearsals, performances and other key moments.
• Connect project communications to the wider field:arts narrative, to create continuity and visibility.

Planning and evaluation

• Maintain a shared communications calendar across field:arts and the cohort.
• Agree priorities and realistic levels of support within the available time.
• Establish measures of success covering organisational recognition, cohort visibility, audience engagement and the effectiveness of support for producers.
• Review progress regularly and adapt the approach in response to results and emerging needs.

Experience and Qualities:

The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience developing and delivering marketing, communications and social media strategies within the arts or a related cultural context.
• Strong editorial judgement and the ability to communicate artistic ideas clearly and engagingly.
• An understanding of contemporary independent arts practice and the role of creative producers.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in working with producers, artists and partners to make a positive impact on their work.
• Practical skills in content creation, campaign planning, scheduling and evaluation.
• The ability to balance long-term profile building with timely, hands-on delivery.

field:arts welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Field Arts:

field:arts is a cohort of companies, artists and producers. A new creative production supports initiative supported by the Arts Council, this two year pilot establishes an engine-room model for growing, developing and supporting producers, artists and companies in Ireland.

field:arts seeks to cultivate growth, sustainability and ambition across the independent contemporary arts sector in Ireland by prioritising the fundamental relationship between the artist and creative producer.