Digital Content Intern

The Role

This paid internship aims to create a pathway to a career in the arts for a wide variety of people, including those currently under-represented in the profession. We want to ensure that equality and diversity are at the heart of what we do and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Opportunities like this internship aim to encourage candidates of all abilities and experience to put themselves forward, so please do submit an application —we’d love to hear from you.

As the Digital Content Intern of Dublin Theatre Festival you will be involved in all aspects of the promotion of the festival. The internship will give you an opportunity to develop existing skills in a practical and busy environment. Depending on your existing skills you may be asked to take on some projects as your own.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing important administrative support to the Head of Marketing & Development and Marketing Assistant
• Assisting with updating the festival’s website and social networking channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Google)
• Coordinating venue dressing and signage
• Maintaining marketing databases
• Assisting with targeted marketing efforts for specific shows and festival promotions
• Assisting with the coordination and distribution of promotional materials citywide
• Assisting with market research during festival dates
• Assisting at events during the festival
• Any other duties that may be specified by and agreed with the Head of Marketing and Development

An internship is a learning opportunity. The following skills and knowledge will help you to make the most of the experience.

• Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Good knowledge of social media platforms
• Good communication, interpersonal, telephone, written and verbal skills

Other helpful skills/interests

• Video/social media editing
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Self-starter who enjoys working on a team
• Fluent English
• Excellent attention to detail
• Interest in the arts

Type of Engagement

Internship position of 6 weeks Monday 26 August to Sunday 13 October 2024. It is possible to arrange time off of up to 2 days for the duration of the contract. Requests for time off will be considered, taking into account the busy nature of the festival period. Time off must be scheduled and approved by your line manager prior to commencing your contract.

Probation

A probation period of three weeks will apply from the start of this engagement.

Payment

This is a paid internship position. Remuneration is €12.70 an hour for 30 hours a week, paid monthly, for the duration of the internship. A number of complimentary tickets to festival shows are available to all seasonal staff.

Submissions & Confidentiality

The festival acknowledges applicants’ need for privacy and will take all necessary steps to ensure all applications and interviews are handled confidentially.

Enquiries in strictest confidence, as well as applications (by email only) should be addressed to Louise McGrath, Festival Administrator, at recruitment@dublintheatrefestival.ie

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Thurs 1 Aug 2024. Applicants will be expected to make themselves available on this date.

Access

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@dublintheatrefestival.ie.

We want to ensure that equality and diversity are at the heart of what we do and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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