Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development of the high level content strategy and internal communications strategy for Theatre Calgary.
• Research and prepare channel-ready content on a daily basis – through writing, photography and videos – for Theatre Calgary’s communications channels (social media, website, blog, email, print, Slack) and aligning with the editorial calendar. 
• Author/gather content for play guides, study guides, blogs, stories and programs for each show/event. 
• Participate in regular editorial planning meetings with the marketing/communications team to develop priorities for publishing. 
• Develop and lead the influencer strategy by identifying and building relationships with local influencers who can help achieve the organization’s communications objectives. 
• Review and edit materials for consistency of style, format, readability and accessibility. 
• Support Marketing, Partner Relations, Audience Services, Artistic, and Outreach teams in the development of content/key messages for a wide variety of channels. 
• Manage one direct report. 

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience of working directly in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related area (agency, client-side or as a beat reporter.) 
• Post-secondary education in journalism, public relations, communications or marketing. 
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills. 
• You’ve written for various brands and audiences, and can develop content that speaks directly to a diverse range of people and demographics. 
• Excellent editing ability and the adaptability to write confidently for various mediums. 
• High attention to detail; excellent grammar skills; you won’t miss a deadline. 
• You’re a creative storyteller and have the persistent curiosity of a journalist. 
• Proficiency in video filming and photography. 
• High familiarity with digital communications channels such as social media, website, and email. 
• Your strong social skills make you a natural when it comes to collaboration. You draw on the strengths of your collaborations which will help you tell your stories with compelling visuals. 
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision in an open-office, team environment. Ability to maintain professional attitude and well-developed sense of discretion with respect for confidentiality. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Mac environments. 
• Managing people either through direct or indirect reporting lines. 
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit environment, and an appreciation of the performing arts, especially theatre. 

Candidate Attributes: 

• You are hard-working, reliable, and responsible communications practitioner. 
• You are a proactive and dynamic professional who inspires confidence and credibility with a collaborative style. 
• You love connecting with people from all walks of life, listening and sharing their stories. 
• You are creative, consistent, and motivated to develop engaging content. 
• You have strong communication and time management skills. 
• Your peers would call you a confident, calm, and tactful professional with an ability to deal with a wide variety of people and with changing internal and external conditions. 
• You are pragmatic and an effective problem-solver. 
• You’re confident in your abilities, yet understand there’s always the opportunity for learning and improvement. 
• You have a commitment to contribute to the Calgary theatre community.