Job Description

Position Title: PR & Marketing Consultant – Theatre and Performing Arts

Location: Philadelphia Suburbs - Main Line

Assignment Type: Contract (Through end of September)

Compensation: $24-28/hour

Work Schedule: Approximately ~20 hours/week, Monday–Friday, flexible daytime hours

On-Site or Hybrid: On-site preferred; hybrid flexibility considered

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

An Addison Group client is looking for a PR & Marketing Consultant – Theatre and Performing Arts!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute marketing and public relations strategies for upcoming performing arts productions

• Research and create press releases, advertising copy, brochures, playbills, e-blasts, and digital content

• Manage and update website and social media platforms to promote upcoming events and audience engagement

• Coordinate one special event (opening night party)

• Lead promotional media buying, including designing and placing ads, managing exchanges, and playbill ad sales

• Supervise the work of a graduate assistant or junior marketing staff

• Ensure consistent branding across all channels and deliverables

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Theatre, Communications, Marketing, or related writing-intensive field (strongly preferred)

• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)

• 3–5+ years of experience in marketing/public relations, ideally in the arts or entertainment industry

• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to craft professional press and promotional materials

• Project management experience and ability to juggle multiple deadlines

• Experience supervising junior team members or interns

• Familiarity with promotional design and ad creation (strongly preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat (required)

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), desktop publishing, or similar software (preferred)

• Comfortable on both Mac and PC platforms

• Familiarity with website content management, ticketing systems, and social media platforms (preferred)

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and 401(k).

• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment.

• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers.

• Options: You are presented with multiple employment options near your home.

• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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