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Communications Coordinator
Sales, Marketing and Communications
Permanent position
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
OUR MISSION
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!
So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!
YOUR MISSION
As communications coordinator, you will first be called upon to assist the director, managers, and Senior publicists on each show in the execution of various public relations projects.
· Manage the updating of press kits and media material (photos, videos, etc.) for touring shows, in collaboration with publicists.
· Draft press releases and other press documents.
· Following instructions from managers and publicists, approach and follow up with local PR agencies for RFP submissions.
· Follow-up with local PR agencies on contract signatures, work procedures and available PR material for touring shows.
· Assist publicists in booking travel for AMDs and press junkets.
· Assist the organization of premiere events by creating guest lists and helping with ticket reservations.
· Under the supervision of managers or publicists, collaborate on the optimization of platforms and PR work management tools to facilitate communications, archiving and information exchange between publicists and the entire team. Continuously update the tools.
· Coordinate the archiving of press reviews of touring shows on the server and send more noteworthy coverage to the corporate division's PR team on a weekly basis.
· In collaboration with the WEB team, ensure updates related to touring shows on the website.
Secondly, you will support the Communications Director in managing public relations and marketing activities, more specifically, you will be required to:
· Layout, write and prepare presentations to committees and management.
· Research and compile information
· Update various files and information banks (photos, videos, customer databases).
· Assist in the preparation of presentations.
· Proofread press releases.
· Research or update media and journalist lists.
· Update press review (research and layout of press kit).
YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE
· Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar field.
· Bachelor's degree in communications an asset.
· Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
· Very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
· Flexibility and good organizational skills.
· Availability, punctuality, and ability to work under pressure,
· Ability to manage priorities and work as part of a team, Initiative, discretion, autonomy, organizational skills, and diplomacy,
· Excellent communication skills.
To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW
- An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
- A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
- Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
- A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
- Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
