Marketer (who isn't afraid of heights)

Who are we?

Tall Tales Company tells inspiring stories through circus performances. Stories big and small that challenge our worldview and explore what drives people. Circus is our language. An exciting language that appeals to the imagination, pushes boundaries, and taps into emotions. A language that almost no one speaks, but everyone understands. Acrobatics and object manipulation are combined with theater, visual arts, and philosophy to create a unique artistic idiom. With this, Tall Tales creates grand stories on a human scale—a “circus of life.”

In our home city of Rotterdam, we run Tall Tales Studio, the premier meeting and training hub for circus professionals in the Netherlands. In the evenings, we offer circus classes for adult recreational participants. We perform our shows on national and international stages and at festivals, and we also reach out to audiences through neighborhood festivals. In recent years, we have rapidly transformed from a young club into a mature, medium-sized company.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a marketer who wants to help build the national and international visibility of the company and the studio in the coming years. Someone who is brimming with creative ideas for turning social issues into compelling campaigns and translating our long-term marketing strategy into content that captures the imagination and resonates emotionally—and who can then bring these ideas to life. You’ll help build our audience and our network. You’ll take the next step in organizing our marketing by professionalizing our CRM and other tools, and you’ll ensure that all marketing materials look fantastic.

You will work at our studio’s office, alternating with working from home if you prefer. You will meet regularly with our artistic directors (Harm van der Laan and Maartje Bonarius). You will maintain contact with the marketing department of our theater agency and the theaters. You will collaborate with our graphic designer and, whenever possible, handle the design work yourself.

We are a diverse and inclusive organization; this position is therefore open to people of all backgrounds and identities, with and without disabilities.

Who are you?

• You are proactive, creative, and have strong communication skills;
• You have experience in marketing, preferably in the performing arts;
• You are good at organizing and keeping track of things;
• You have a good command of Dutch and English;
• You know the dos and don'ts of social media;
• You are independent and flexible;
• You have at least a basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar programs;
• Proficiency in WordPress and Mailchimp is a plus;
• You have an affinity for the circus as an art form;
• You should preferably live in Rotterdam or the surrounding area (or be willing to commute);

What will you be doing?

• You will develop plans for various productions and their target audiences, and manage contacts with networks for this purpose.
• You will be responsible for the content and scheduling of our own channels, such as social media, the website, and newsletters, as well as for planning and executing campaigns;
• You will conceive and develop engaging content and manage content creators such as photographers, videographers, writers, and designers;
• You are responsible for preparing and monitoring the marketing budget;
• You manage relations with the press and create opportunities for free publicity;
• You are responsible for liaising with the theaters on tour (booths, promotions);

What we offer:

• A salary in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for theater and dance for a 0.5 to 0.6 FTE position, or an equivalent position as a self-employed professional starting in 2025; a transition period in the fall starting in 2024 is preferred.
• A short mutual trial period, followed by a one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
• A pleasant workplace in an inspiring environment.
• A great job within an enthusiastic, friendly, and dynamic international team.

Interested?

Please send us your resume and cover letter by September 18, 2024. If you have any questions, please email Maartje@talltales.nl. Interviews will take place between September 24 and 27.