Marketing Volunteers Required!
Jul 14, 09:45 AM by editor
The Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join their Marketing Committee for the exciting upcoming production, Red Letters.
Please send your resume in by Friday, July 30th, 2010 to volunteer@vact.ca .
ADVERTISING:
Advertising Coordinator
- Availability between September to November (part-time)
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and purchases advertising for upcoming theatre production
- Modes of advertising will include: Bus shelters, TV, Radio, newspaper and magazines
- Maximize advertising reach within budget provided
Qualifications:
- Marketing or Communications degree (3rd year students may apply)
- Resourceful and media savvy
- Deadline and budget oriented
SPONSORSHIP:
Sponsorship Coordinator
- Availability from August to November 2010 (Part-time)
Responsibilities:
- In charge of attaining sponsorship required for event
- Sources for suitable sponsors, first line of contact and follow up with potential sponsors
- Responsible for hitting targeted amount through sponsorship
- Works closely with Treasurer to ensure collection of any outstanding amounts owed by sponsors
Qualifications:
- Marketing/Business/Communications degree (3rd year students may apply)
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- 1-2 years Sales/Marketing experience preferred
- Self-starter, independent and assertive
- Strong follow up skills
- Available during the day for phone calls to potential sponsors and advertisers
Advertising Sales Coordinator
- Availability from August to November 2010 (Part-time)
Responsibilities:
- In charge of attaining advertising sales in Program Booklet
- Sources and follows up with advertisers for program booklet
- Responsible for hitting targeted amount through advertising sales
- Responsible for obtaining all ads and working with Program designer for placement of ads
- Works closely with Treasurer to ensure collection of any outstanding amounts owed by advertisers
Qualifications:
- Marketing/Business/Communications degree (3rd year students may apply)
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- 1-2 years Sales/Marketing experience preferred
- Self-starter, independent and assertive
- Strong follow up skills
- Available during the day for phone calls to potential sponsors and advertisers
Media Sponsor Coordinator
*Availability between August to October (part-time)
Responsibilities:
- In charge of attaining media sponsorship required for event
- Sources for suitable media sponsors, first line of contact and follow up with potential sponsors
Qualifications:
- Public Relations diploma or Communications degree (3rd year students may apply)
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Established media contacts preferred, including Chinese media
- Self-starter, independent and assertive
- Strong follow up skills
- Available during the day for phone calls to potential media sponsors
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Media & Public Relations Coordinator (bilingual)
- Availability between September to December (part-time)
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Marketing Director on development and management of PR strategy
- Determines suitable media outlets to disseminate press releases and event listings
- Identifies and approaches Media Sponsors
- Writes and distributes press releases to various media outlets; creating ‘newsworthy’ stories about the festival
- Liaises with media outlets and pitches stories – attains media spots and publicity
- Event listings in major newspapers and TV networks
Qualifications:
- Public Relations graduate / student currently in 2nd year of BCIT program (or close to completion)
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Bilingual in English & Mandarin/Cantonese (strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in creating an effective Media Kit
- Established contacts in the media preferred
- Available during the day to contact media outlets
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
PROMOTIONS:
Promotions Coordinator
- Availability between September to December (part-time)
Responsibilities:
- Oversees design, production & distribution of marketing material (posters, flyers, program booklets, etc); works with Marketing Director and Graphic Designer to create these materials
- Responsible for effective messaging on website and collateral material, including Email Newsletters
- Works closely with the Graphic Designer to produce collateral material such as posters, flyers and event programs
- Identifies strategic locations and businesses to distribute and display promotional materials
- Savvy with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)
- Knowledge of Print Production
Qualifications:
- Marketing or Communications degree (3rd year students may apply)
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Editing skills are essential
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Able to meet deadlines
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