Communications Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time/ Permanent
Salary: £22,500 per annum
Benefits: Competitive
Deadline for applications: Monday 27 November 2023

Join us and help spread the word about all aspects of Opera North’s far-reaching work, whether that’s performing world-class opera across the north of England, taking live performances out into the community, helping young people with their music-making, or hosting concerts, talks and films in the Howard Assembly Room.

We’re looking for a Communications Assistant to join our busy Communications team. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of our communications and media relations, including securing press coverage, organising media events and press nights, and developing stories and creative content across external and internal communications channels.

The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and resourceful, with excellent communication skills and an enviable power of persuasion.

Opera North is committed to the Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices. We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including Global Majority who are currently underrepresented in the workforce.

You may have experience in the following: Communications Coordinator, Public Relations Assistant, Marketing Communications Assistant, Media Relations Assistant, Corporate Communications Assistant, Public Affairs Assistant, Digital Communications Assistant, Community Relations Assistant, Brand Communications Assistant, Internal Communications Assistant.

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