Job Description

The main duties of this position include:

Communications:

Writing and distributing detailed press releases, promotional social media posts, and fact sheets.

Creating detailed analytical PR reports in Meltwater.

Cultivating strong relationships with media outlets and journalists to ensure efficient communication and maximum coverage.

Creating strategic pitches to the media on a regular basis.

Scheduling press conferences and public events and being available to coordinate onsite.

Defining the company\'s public relations goals by developing and implementing strategies to maintain the company\'s public image.

Sending regular media clips and PR updates to clients

Coordinating interview requests.

Working with the B-Rebel team to plan and implement campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness.

Analyzing the outcome of public relations campaigns and reporting the findings to management.

Maintaining an up-to-date press list of journalists, influencers, and other members of the media.

Maintaining and creating solid and positive relationships with the media and clients.

Successfully managing a team.

Social Media Management:

Daily management of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s website and social media pages

Meet with clients to discuss communications and social media strategies and planning

Help implement social media strategies

Creating a solid social media strategy for B-Rebel platforms

Creating strategic social media plans and strategies for clients

Maintain the B-Rebel website using wordpress

Requirements:

Requirements:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Post Graduate degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant field.

At least 2 years of experience working in communications, with experience in digital engagement

Passion for the arts, specifically theatre, dance, music, and film.

A portfolio of successful client work.

Excellent knowledge of public relations best practices, brand management, and media strategies.

Excellent knowledge of social media strategies, and trends.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with personnel and members of the media.

Superb written skills and knowledge of press release style guides.

Solid organizational skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Strong time-management and organizational skills.

Strong social media skills.

Ability to use Meltwater is an asset but not required.

Experience in digital marketing for the arts is an asset.

Ability to use Mailchimp is an asset.

Ability to use Wordpress is an asset.

Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite is an asset but not required.

Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not required.

Additional Info:

Compensation:

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week, and reporting to the CEO of B-Rebel and based in Toronto. Work will be undertaken in remote format, and onsite at performance and festival venues. Some early mornings, evenings and weekends will be required.

The position of Communications and Social Media Manager will commence in mid to late March.

Salary is 40,000 to 45,000 based on experience.

Equity and Access:

B-Rebel Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible festival and workplace and continue to work to reduce systemic barriers to participation in our events and employment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, people who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Racialized, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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