Publicist

Canada's premier dance company.

General Responsibilities Include:

• Create interesting and creative stories and angles that promote the company, productions, and dancers
• Handle media requests, research media contacts, and maintain media database
• Assist with the creation and distribution of materials, including media releases, listings, photo ops, invitations, and bios
• Plan and coordinate media nights, conferences, special events, photo and video shoots and interviews as well as collect RSVPs
• Create and facilitate engaging content for social media
• Manage photo and video database
• Track coverage, monitor online newsroom and prepare media summary reports
• General administrative duties

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years publicity experience
• Degree in Public Relations or Communications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with ability to build a rapport with the media
• Team player, able to multi-task and produce under high pressure situations
• Creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to consistently deliver new ideas
• Strong computer skills, an exposure to video and Photoshop an asset
• An appreciation and a passion for the performing arts