The Marketing Department handles all marketing activity for RSC shows and events in Stratford-upon-Avon, London, Newcastle upon Tyne and on tour.
Marketing Department (Ref: WP15)
The department also handles the marketing for RSC Membership, the RSC website and other RSC activities.
Placement details
Available dates: Available all year round
Length of placement: 1 - 2 weeks, or longer by arrangement, 10am - 6pm, Mon-Fri
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2009
Ref: WP15
About the placement
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Find out how a busy producing theatre company handles Marketing on a day to day basis
- Develop an understanding of the skills required of Arts Marketing professionals
- Attend selected Marketing Department meetings
- Help the department implement marketing campaigns as needed during the course of the placement – activities may include internet research, stuffing envelopes, helping promote the RSC at events such as Freshers’ Fairs, data entry and general administration.
Criteria
We are looking for applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in Arts Marketing.
Essential attributes:
- Be a graduate, or studying for a degree or other Theatre or Marketing related qualification
- Strong interest in theatre
- Good working knowledge or Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Selection process
Stage 1 - Application form
Stage 2 - Informal interview (members of Marketing Department)
Stage 3 - Successful candidate begins placement
If you would like to apply for this placement, please complete the Work Experience Application Form.
Please note this placement is only available to candidates 18 years of age or over. See our programme for under 18s.
