OCMS seeks a dynamic Marketing Communications Specialist to meet the demands of its rapidly intensifying promotional initiatives. The successful applicant will possess excellent writing skills, a strong awareness of new media strategies, and a keen interest to learn new skills including HTML5/CSS3 development, WordPress content management, Photoshop and Lightroom image manipulation, desktop publishing, and media relations. This junior-level position demands superior time management and personal organizational abilities, as well as a near-obsessive commitment to excellence.
Reporting to the Executive/Artistic Director and under the mentorship of the Marketing Communications Advisor, your primary responsibilities will be to create and update content for our festival website, www.chamberfest.com, and our new digital music magazine, Wolfgang’s Tonic (www.wolfgangstonic.com). You will also contribute to the ongoing maintenance of our social media and YouTube channels, work with artist management to schedule media interviews, assist with the development of the OCMS annual report, and provide marketing communications support for other projects as required. An ability to understand complex concepts and a passion for the performing arts are crucial. You will be required to work overtime during the lead-up to and implementation of our summer festival, as well as during our fall/winter events.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of and passion for classical music, chamber music, small ensemble performance
- Bilingual (English, French: oral and written)
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong time management and personal organization skills
- Experience with social media in a professional context
- Demonstrable graphic design abilities
Optional Skills
- WordPress
- Video and audio editing
- Photoshop and Lightroom
- Adobe Creative Suite
- HTML5/CSS3
- Google Analytics/Webmaster Tools/Adwords
Qualifications
- Degree/diploma in English, marketing, communications, or journalism
- 3-5 years’ related experience
We offer a competitive salary, benefits plan, a stimulating and collaborative work environment, and one of the most thrilling behind-the-scenes live-music experiences Ottawa offers.
If this opportunity excites you, please apply with a detailed resume and cover letter that describes how your experience relates to the qualifications we seek.
Peter MacDonald
Director of Operations
Ottawa Chamber Music Society
4 Florence Street, Suite 201, Ottawa ON K2P 0W7
E: pmacdonald@chamberfest.com
F: 613-234-7692
Deadline: February 29, 2016. Absolutely no telephone calls, please.