Job description
Cinema and Events - Marketing and Communications Manager - Woking
Marketing & Communications Manager - Cinema & Events
Nothing beats the energy and excitement of a great live experience! That's why our mission is to bring the very best in live entertainment to the largest possible number of people.
The Ambassador Theatre Group is an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, we've grown into the world's number one live-theatre company today. We cover every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to ticketing platforms and producing shows. We are passionate about great shows and our ambition is to help them find the largest possible audiences.
ATG's theatres and cinema complex in Woking, comprises the New Victoria Theatre, Rhoda McGaw Studio Theatre, and the 7-screen Nova Cinema. This is an exciting time to be joining the complex, with the Nova having recently relaunched following a multi-million-pound refurbishment, making it one of the most state-of-the-art cinemas in the country. The 1,300 seat main house hosts a mixed programme of musicals, drama, comedy and children's shows, whilst the Rhoda McGaw occupies an important place in the community, providing a platform for a mix of semi-professional and professional content, alongside school and community groups.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the venue's Marketing Team as a Marketing & Communications Manager.
This role is part of the venue Marketing & Communications team in one of ATG's regional venues, and reports to the venue's Head of Sales, Marketing & Development. The role is responsible for the Cinema & Events - Marketing & Communications Officer and any other support posts.
The role in summary
- Lead as required on planning and delivery of events & cinema campaigns that drive ticket sales and revenue and nurture the audience base, and take responsibility for identifying sales opportunities to increase occupancy and revenue.
- Raise the media profile of the venue by creating innovative events, campaigns, partnerships, content, stunts or other opportunities that get widely noticed and talked about, and drive ticket sales.
- Nurture and manage a strong network of relationships with the media, local organisations and influencers in order to create earned reach.
- Grow the reach and engagement of the venue's social and editorial channels.
- Drive cinema membership scheme & events business at the venue.
- Bridge the gap between operational aspects of the team and the strategic aims of venue leadership.
- Foster relationships with businesses and individuals, with the aim of growing revenue from corporate & sponsorship avenues.
We are looking for passionate individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to juggle various tasks at once. The Marketing and Communications Manager provides crucial support to the marketing team and must be a good team player with a 'can-do' flexible attitude.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
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