Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) is seeking a highly organised and creative individual to oversee the coordination and delivery of marketing and communications across the BOAT summer season.

This is a new, hands-on role and is ideal for someone who is confident working across the arts with a broad range of stakeholders in a fast-moving environment. They must have a good understanding of the marketing landscape within the arts, particularly in the South-East, be personable, a great collaborator and approach their work with a sense of fun.

Since opening in 2015, BOAT has become one of the UK's premiere outdoor performance spaces. We regularly work with companies of international renown, as well as up-and-coming artists, and local groups. In 2025 we welcomed 27,000 people through the gates to watch shows by 71 different companies over the May-September season.

We are a Charity run by a small core team comprising General Manager, Operations Manager and Duty Managers, a large pool of committed volunteers and Trustees.

We expect the Co-ordinator to spend some of their hours each week at the venue.

Hours & Pay

• Start Date: 2 March 2026. End date: 20 September 2026.

• 6 hours per week: 2 March - 1 May

• 12 hours per week: 1 May - 20 September

• Hours to be allocated weekly at your discretion but to include regular attendance at BOAT to source social media assets during the season.

• Rate: £18.50 per hour

Key Information

• Reporting to the General Manager

• Probationary period of one month with one week's notice on either side

• This is a self-employed role, managing your own hours.

• Must have own phone and computer.

• Renewal of contract for 2027 will be discussed in October 2026.

Benefits

• 2 x tickets (complimentary) to any show, subject to availability

• Discount at BOAT bar

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience of working on marketing campaigns within an arts or entertainment organisation.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and an ability to learn on the job.

• Proven planning and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work demands to meet deadlines.

• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and evolving digital trends.

• Experience managing budgets.

• Strong oral and written communication skills including copywriting with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

• A capacity to operate and understand IT packages and databases and high-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, with experience of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or similar.

• Experience using Mailchimp and Hootsuite.

• Flexibility, reliability and commitment.

• Good listening and negotiation skills.

• Brighton-based or ability to travel into Brighton easily

Key Responsibilities

• Social media source, create, design, schedule and disseminate and track lively, engaging posts and reels across BOAT's media platforms. Monitor and respond to comments and DMs on socials.

• Mailchimp create interesting stories to promote the programme, encouraging sign-ups. Use analytics within Mailchimp to target attenders with specific show information. Track engagement and adapt to trends. Create and update targeted mailing lists.

• Partnerships liaise with other regional organisations to maximise reach across newsletters and marketing opportunities.

• SEO and advertising contribute to SEO optimisation, design and place Google/other ads in collaboration with General Manager.

• Brand work towards strengthening the BOAT brand, maintaining consistency of tone and message across all marketing and communications.

How to Apply