Marketing Manager - Arts/Theatre - Part-Time
- Posted14 January 2026
- LocationSydney
- Job type Freelance
- Discipline Marketing Communications
- Reference1399459
Job description
Marketing Manager - International Arts Festival Season
(Part-Time, 6 Month Fixed Term)
Experienced Marketing Manager wanted to deliver bold, creative, high-impact campaigns for an Australian arts organisation at a prestigious global festival in 2026.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves theatre, live performance, and cultural storytelling and who thrives in a fast-paced, festival-driven environment.
The Role:-
You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across print, digital, and social - supporting productions, artists, special events, and overall brand awareness during the international festival season.
Working closely with producers, creatives, and media partners, you’ll help grow audiences, drive ticket sales, and support wider audience development objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing:-
Planning and delivering creative marketing campaigns for theatre productions, artists, and live events
Managing print and digital advertising, including Google and paid social
Coordinating production of posters, flyers, programmes, and outdoor advertising
Writing compelling copy for adverts, e-newsletters, and website content
Managing website listings, event pages, and SEO optimisation
Collaborating with social media, creative teams, designers, photographers, and media partners
Monitoring budgets, timelines, performance metrics, and ROI
Supporting artists with guidance on ticket sales, media engagement, and audience growth
Analysing audience and ticketing data to inform campaign strategy
Overseeing photography and video shoots to build campaign assets
Must have:-
Proven experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns (arts, culture, or live events preferred)
Strong copywriting and communication skills
Solid understanding of print production and digital advertising
Confidence across social media and email marketing platforms
Excellent organisational and project management skills
A genuine passion for theatre, creativity, and engaging audiences
Confident working in a fast-paced festival setting where priorities can evolve
Flexible to increase availability during peak moments, particularly during the live festival period
Desirable:-
Experience with CRM systems and audience data analysis
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)
Experience with Google Ads and/or Meta Business Suite
You’ll be part of a creative, ambitious team supporting artists on an international stage, contributing to one of the world’s most exciting and influential performing arts festivals.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to bring your marketing expertise to a global stage, we’d love to hear from you.