Full-Time Public Relations Assistant at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is seeking candidates for the full time position of Public Relations Assistant. The Public Relations Assistant supports the efforts of the Communications Director and works with Steppenwolf artistic team, marketing/social media staff and education and development department, as well as external parties including members of the media, producers, publicists/managers and outside companies. This position is part of the Marketing Department and reports to the Communications Director.
· Assist with the execution of strategic communications campaigns for all productions and programming in Steppenwolf’s three theater spaces, in addition to education and development programs and events, Front Bar: Coffee and Drinks publicity and Steppenwolf institutional campaigns.
· Write, edit, and distribute press releases, media alerts, bios, post notices and talking points in collaboration with the Communications Director.
· Collect RSVPs, caption photos, assist in the seating of theater press and compile press kits. Attend press openings for each production.
· In collaboration with the Communications Director, create and pitch story angles and strategic targeted messaging to media outlets.
· Compile daily media alerts for internal distribution and track media coverage for each production. Distribute wrap kits of press coverage at the conclusion of each run.
· Assist in the facilitation of artist interviews with media outlets.
· Work in collaboration with Communications Director on media training and key messaging for talent prior to interviews.
· Maintain and update the press database regularly.
· Work with the Social Media Director and Communications Director on copy creation for Steppenwolf’s social media platforms.
· Facilitate press requests for photos, videos and archival materials as needed. Oversee and organize the archival database.
· Provide support to the Communication Director as needed, including on-site supervision at photo and video shoots, interviews and press performances.
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