Digital Content Assistant

Purpose and Scope of the Post

As the Digital Content Assistant of Dublin Theatre Festival you will be involved in all aspects of the promotion of the festival.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing important administrative support to the Head of Marketing & Development and Marketing Assistant
• Assisting with updating the festival’s website and scheduling content for the 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

Person Specification
The key qualities sought are:

• Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Experience working with Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
• Good communication, interpersonal, telephone, written and verbal skills
• Experience in 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

Seasonal & Temporary position of 6 weeks Monday 25 August to Sunday 12 October 2025.

Payment

€14.30 an hour for 30 hours a week, paid monthly.

Application Process

Applicants are invited to submit:

• A CV outlining all relevant experience
• A cover letter outlining your experience, how you believe it relates to the role and what you can bring to the role. We are open to receiving cover letters in video format. If you would like to submit a video cover letter please ensure that it is a no more than 2 minutes long and includes the information requested above
• Example of social media posts or video content of any kind
• Contact details for two professional referees. Only the referees of shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and applicants will be notified in advance

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

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of all applications is 12pm Monday 28 July 2025.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6 August 2025. Applicants will be expected to make themselves available on this date.

Job Description

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