POSITION: Communications & Publicity Associate
POSTED: February 24, 2026
TERM: Year-round beginning on or about April 10, 2026
STATUS: Full-time, at-will, non-exempt employee
SUPERVISOR: Director of Marketing and Communications, Jaclyn C. Stevenson
SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday through Friday; some nights or weekends
SALARY: $40,000–$44,000 annually
Position Summary
The Marketing and Communications Associate supports all marketing and communication strategies at Shakespeare & Company to promote its performances and events, Education Program, Center for Actor Training, fundraising efforts, and the company’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assisting with the creation and implementation of marketing and communications content including writing press releases, ad copy, and articles;
- Drafting, posting, and monitoring social media content;
- Providing photography and video support at events;
- Creating and posting calendar/event listings for season performances and events;
- Assisting with media relations including crafting story pitches, greeting editors and critics, and coordinating interviews and photo shoots;
- Assisting with website updates;
- Assisting with brand stewardship, including ensuring all materials are using consistent colors, fonts, style, and messaging;
- Creating new contact lists to promote various programs;
- Assisting with ad placement;
- Participating in I.D.E.A. training; and
- Completing other duties as assigned.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Characteristics Sought
- Strong writing and proof-reading skills;
- Experience with social media content creation and/or management;
- Familiarity with WordPress;
- Familiarity with email marketing systems / CRMs such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
- The ability to learn and apply new skills quickly;
- Photography and/or videography skills;
- Organization skills, particularly in the areas of tracking media mentions, ad placements, calendar listings, and results from various promotions;
- A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Availability to work evenings and weekends when necessary;
- Familiarity with project management software such as Trello, Asana, or Basecamp is a plus
About Shakespeare & Company
Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare’s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance and harmony. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Shakespeare & Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities; it is our intent to maintain an inclusive work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, pregnancy or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theatre and theatre administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, and people who are neurodiverse. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of these policies in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors which enrich and promote a more just society.