Job Title

    PUBLICIST (FIXED TERM CONTRACT: 12 MONTHS)

    Salary R32 804,91 CTC per month (Global Grade 10)

    About the Role

    Key Performance

     Measures

    About the Role

    Responsible for managing media relations and publicity to generate as much positive coverage for Market Theatre Foundation productions and key projects in the print and electronic media as possible. Runs promotional campaigns to raise awareness of the Market Theatre Foundation’s shows and events to maximize sales and attendance.

     

    Press Releases

    • Writing of press releases based on given production/project briefs.
    • Disseminate the press release to targeted media houses.
    • Putting together an electronic press kit ready for distribution to targeted media houses.

    Press Coverage

    • Develop and maintain a productive relationship with all Arts journalists from Gauteng and with National media as needed.
    • Generate and manage press coverage on behalf of the organization.
    • Pitching ideas for stories to journalists, directors, and producers.
    • Scheduling TV and press interviews with media and internal stakeholders.
    • Ensuring media receives press material timeously.
    • Tracking media coverage for the Market Theatre Foundation.

    Photo shoots

    • Plan and organize pre-publicity shoots for productions.
    • Source and contract photographers for publicity shoots.
    • Distribute the images to key Brand and Communications team for external use.
    • Caption and distribute images to media.
    • Archive the images for future use.

    Press Events

    • Developing media lists as per event demand.
    • Prepare media and stakeholder lists for opening nights.
    • Manage dissemination of invites and RSVPs.
    • Manage RSVP tables and guests at the events.

    Reporting

    • Prepare publicity reports for Departmental Heads.
    • Prepare publicity expenditure reports for the Brand and Communications Manager.

    Desired Experience & 

    Qualification

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

    EDUCATION

    • Diploma in Public Relations or Journalism.
    • Ideal – Degree in Media Studies, Journalism or Communications.

    EXPERIENCE

    • 3-5 years of proven experience in a similar role.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES)
    Behavioural Competencies / Performance Drivers
                • Attention to Detail.
                •  Creativity and Innovation
                •  Interactive Communication
                •  Problem Solving.
                •  Self-Confidence.

                •  Stress Management.
                • Writing Skills.
                •  Teamwork. 

    Technical Competencies / Professional Expertise
                 •  Using Information Technology.
                 •  Strong media, publicity, writing and editing skills.

    Leadership Competency Requirements

    • Planning & Organizing.
    • Results Management.

    Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV to the Human Resources Department via e-mail to vacancies@markettheatre.co.za
    ITC & criminal checks will be conducted and where applicable, candidates will be subjected to an assessment test.
    Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. No late applications will be considered.
    The Market Theatre Foundation reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan.
    Enquiries may be directed to Refiloe Chesane @ (011) 832 1641 ext 221
    THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 30 April 2024.