PR & Marketing Specialist
WestlandTheater De Naald has been the premier venue for all of Westland’s cultural life for 37 years—a professional theater and cinema. We welcome more than 120,000 visitors a year to our two auditoriums. Our ambition? To be the best (cabaret) theater in the Netherlands. We are therefore proud that De Naald has been voted the best small theater in the Netherlands for three consecutive years. With a dedicated, passionate team, we ensure an optimal experience, both on and off stage. Hospitality is our top priority and is woven into our daily operations.
PR & Marketing Specialist – WestlandTheater De Naald
(temporary) – hours to be determined
WestlandTheater De Naald has been the premier venue for all of Westland’s cultural life for 37 years—a professional theater and cinema. We welcome more than 120,000 visitors a year to our two auditoriums. Our ambition? To be the best (cabaret) theater in the Netherlands. We are therefore proud that De Naald has been voted the best small theater in the Netherlands for three consecutive years. With a dedicated, passionate team, we ensure an optimal experience, both on and off stage. Hospitality is our top priority and is woven into our daily operations.
Due to our colleague’s maternity leave, we are seeking a PR & Marketing Specialist for our PR & Marketing department, starting November 1, 2022, for a one-year term: a creative, proactive, and flexible team player with experience in the theater industry.
What will you be doing?
- You will work to ensure the daily visibility of De Naald and all its activities, performances, and films;
- You will conceptualize, create, and write content for all internal and external channels, such as social media posts and copy, internal and external newsletters, press releases, website updates, photos, videos, and flyers, ensuring that De Naald remains visible to all target audiences;
- You maintain contact with talent agencies and artists to discuss the promotion of their performances, take the initiative, come up with creative ideas, and develop them;
- You will occasionally serve as an usher during our regular theater performances;
- You organize your own cultural events in collaboration with your colleagues;
- You have a good overview, are a quick thinker, and serve as a sounding board for the director on programming and marketing;
- Together with the director, you will serve as the point of contact for the press and maintain media relations;
- Together with your colleague, you will serve as the point of contact for De Naald’s partners;
- You will consult with key cultural partners regarding joint cultural events;
- You serve as the link between marketing, customer service, and the cash register.
What are you bringing?
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, and/or communication;
- Demonstrable experience with (theater) marketing in a cultural or similar setting;
- Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written;
- Knowledge of Adobe programs such as Photoshop and InDesign;
- Experience with website content management systems (CMS);
- Organizational and situational awareness, a focus on results, and curiosity;
- And, of course, a deep love of art and culture.
What do we offer?
- A dynamic, creative, and welcoming environment where no two days are the same;
- Passionate and dedicated colleagues who use their expertise to continuously improve our work;
- The opportunity to continue developing yourself through courses and coaching;
- Salary scale in accordance with the Dutch Performing Arts Collective Bargaining Agreement, Level 7.
Are you excited about this exciting opportunity in the theater world? If so, please send your cover letter and resume to lizzyvanderhoeven@westlandtheater.nl as soon as possible. We’ll start the selection process right away, so you’ll hear back from us as soon as possible to let you know if you’ve been invited for an initial interview.
Would you like more information? Please contact Lizzy van der Hoeven at lizzyvanderhoeven@westlandtheater.nl or 0174 – 636909.
