Media & Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 28 days annual leave (pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays, contributory pension scheme and great ticket offers! |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Theatre Royal Plymouth |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | NTX1177797 |
Summary
Join our team at Theatre Royal Plymouth as a Media & Communications Officer and play a key role in bringing our stories to life. In this dynamic, part-time fixed-term position, you’ll help shape and share the voice of TRP—working collaboratively to deliver impactful press coverage, engaging content, and creative campaigns that connect our programme with audiences, media and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented communicator with strong writing skills, creative flair and excellent organisational ability to support our communications objectives and champion our values of quality, creativity, collaboration and diversity.
Principal Responsibilities
Working collaboratively and in line with the business plan, deliver the communications objectives of Theatre Royal Plymouth
Use press and media coverage to reinforce TRP’s core messages and communications objectives.
Principal Tasks
Coordinate the press activity for the full Theatre Royal Plymouth programme, working with the Media & Communications Manager to promote allocated shows. Liaise with press contacts for upcoming shows, gather press assets for shows (images, press releases, syndicated interviews) and organise media opportunities and interviews
Develop, write and edit communication materials - including press releases, statements and reviews - to amplify TRP’s voice and year-round programme in local media outlets and on the TRP website
Ensure the press section on TRP’s website is continuously updated to reflect current press activity
Respond to media enquiries and proactively conduct journalist outreach to secure coverage in key publications
Hold the tracking of all TRP media coverage, including daily monitoring, monthly reporting and sharing with relevant internal and external contacts
Maintain relationships with key media contacts and continually look to build connections with further, relevant outlets including influencers
Facilitate the organisation and supervision of PR events, press moments, photocalls and campaigns
Work with the Media & Communications Manager to oversee the organisation and running of Theatre Royal Plymouth press nights
Coordinate press night invitations and box office allocations
Play a key role in the content collection and delivery of TRP’s internal communications
Assist in the delivery of stakeholder communication campaigns that engage staff, stakeholders and the public with TRP’s creative programme and strategic ambitions via the media and TRP’s channels
Manage TRP’s Flickr albums, ensuring show imagery is kept up to date in line with press announcements and is available to local press with relevant links
Keep Media & Communications Manager updated on activity and report any concerns or issues that might need additional support/resources
Undertake any additional work as required
Person specification
We are committed to our core values of quality, diversity, creativity and collaboration. Everyone who works here, no matter what their function in the team, is expected to deliver their job and work with colleagues bearing these values in mind.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion at TRP with a workforce, participants and audiences that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
The collective power of each team member’s life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent creates the very best environment for us to achieve our ambitions and lead the sector.
In recruiting for our team, we recognise the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
We’re here to talk! We’re available to speak to you before you make your application so, if you’re not quite sure if your skills match the role, want to talk about how flexible working could support you, or just check any of the details in this advert please do email us via recruitment@theatreroyal.com with the subject line 'Media & Communications Officer'.
Please note: we may review applications and invite candidates to interview on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the advert early if we find the right candidate, so early application is encouraged.
Principal Responsibilities
Working collaboratively and in line with the business plan, deliver the communications objectives of Theatre Royal Plymouth
Use press and media coverage to reinforce TRP’s core messages and communications objectives.
Principal Tasks
Coordinate the press activity for the full Theatre Royal Plymouth programme, working with the Media & Communications Manager to promote allocated shows. Liaise with press contacts for upcoming shows, gather press assets for shows (images, press releases, syndicated interviews) and organise media opportunities and interviews
Develop, write and edit communication materials - including press releases, statements and reviews - to amplify TRP’s voice and year-round programme in local media outlets and on the TRP website
Ensure the press section on TRP’s website is continuously updated to reflect current press activity
Respond to media enquiries and proactively conduct journalist outreach to secure coverage in key publications
Hold the tracking of all TRP media coverage, including daily monitoring, monthly reporting and sharing with relevant internal and external contacts
Maintain relationships with key media contacts and continually look to build connections with further, relevant outlets including influencers
Facilitate the organisation and supervision of PR events, press moments, photocalls and campaigns
Work with the Media & Communications Manager to oversee the organisation and running of Theatre Royal Plymouth press nights
Coordinate press night invitations and box office allocations
Play a key role in the content collection and delivery of TRP’s internal communications
Assist in the delivery of stakeholder communication campaigns that engage staff, stakeholders and the public with TRP’s creative programme and strategic ambitions via the media and TRP’s channels
Manage TRP’s Flickr albums, ensuring show imagery is kept up to date in line with press announcements and is available to local press with relevant links
Keep Media & Communications Manager updated on activity and report any concerns or issues that might need additional support/resources
Undertake any additional work as required
Person specification
We are committed to our core values of quality, diversity, creativity and collaboration. Everyone who works here, no matter what their function in the team, is expected to deliver their job and work with colleagues bearing these values in mind.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion at TRP with a workforce, participants and audiences that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
The collective power of each team member’s life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent creates the very best environment for us to achieve our ambitions and lead the sector.
In recruiting for our team, we recognise the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
We’re here to talk! We’re available to speak to you before you make your application so, if you’re not quite sure if your skills match the role, want to talk about how flexible working could support you, or just check any of the details in this advert please do email us via recruitment@theatreroyal.com with the subject line 'Media & Communications Officer'.
Please note: we may review applications and invite candidates to interview on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the advert early if we find the right candidate, so early application is encouraged.