PATP - Social Media Apprentice
Department/Team: PATP
FLSA Classification: Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Benefits: Paid Personal Days, Free ORCA Card
Pay Range: $18.69/hour
Application Deadline: Monday, March 6th, 2023
You can apply from your phone by texting "PATPSOCIALMEDIA" to (206) 966-4931
ABOUT US
Seattle Rep is committed to producing the highest quality programming, and we believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building a community whose members come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
We are part of a growing movement in theater to ensure inclusion of those who have been excluded historically; focusing particularly on racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and women, ensuring they are at the decision-making table and reflected in our community.
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
OVERVIEW
The Social Media Apprentice supports the needs and goals of the Marketing and Communications Department while promoting the mission and values of the organization and maintaining the voice of the Rep across all social media platforms. The Marketing and Communications Department serves all facets of the Theater. As such, the Social Media Apprentice must be highly approachable and enthusiastic about working closely with all other departments including Artistic, Marketing, Development, Patron Services, Front of House, Education, and Production. The supervisor for this apprenticeship is Allison Dunmore.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
At the end of this apprenticeship, participants will have a deep understanding of:
- Write, develop graphic requests for, and publish daily content on all social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok
- Monitor all platforms and interact with and respond to patrons as necessary in a timely manner
- Schedule and coordinate interview and artist requests with Artistic and Production
- Facilitate and schedule influencer, ambassador, and partnership campaigns
- Develop graphics and video requests with the Creative Director, to tell the story of individual productions, Seattle Rep’s arts engagement and community-based programs, and institutional messaging
- Maintain the social media calendar for all platforms and collaborate with all departments to schedule their social media needs
- Assist the Digital Director to build TikTok content
- Copywrite for all social media, blogs, captions, and hashtag strategies
- Research relevant topical themes to support diverse, equitable, and inclusive messaging
- Assist in coordinating interviews and social content with podcasts, press, and special engagements
- Research and stay up-to-date on current trends and new social media platforms
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in Communications and/or Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations preferred
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- A desire to learn copywriting and SEO skills
- Content management experience and strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
- Social media proficiency and working knowledge of Photoshop preferred
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and forward thinking
- Creative and innovative
- Flexible team player
- Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects
- Deadline-oriented with multi-tasking capabilities
- Ability to work a flexible off-hours schedule when needed
- Photography and video editing skills a plus
- Commitment to racial equity and social justice practices, and a desire to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive work environment
TO BE CONSIDERED
- Review the minimum requirements for the opportunity.
- Complete all areas of the online application.
- Attach a resume and letter of interest (cover letter).
- Submit 3 references including their name, title, email, and contact phone number.
Applications will be reviewed once the position has closed.
Seattle Rep has a mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all employees, with accommodations for medical and religious exemptions only.