General Press Agent - Lincoln Center Theater

DESCRIPTION

General Press Agent, at Lincoln Center Theater:



Lincoln Center Theater has produced over 200 plays and musicals at the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters at Lincoln Center and other theaters on and off-Broadway, as well as touring productions nationally and around the world. LCT is committed to developing and producing new works and classics with an emphasis on the work of new and emerging playwrights, directors, and designers. LCT’s education program, Open Stages, reaches thousands of public-school students annually with curriculum-related projects, teaching artist support, and tickets to LCT productions.





Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:



LCT is committed to increased diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all areas of its structure and operations as attention to these goals makes it stronger and helps better serve the artists, staff, crew, audience, and community at large.



Lincoln Center Theater welcomes candidates who are fully committed to joining an organization that is proactively focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from populations underrepresented in theater and who align themselves with LCT’s values and goals are strongly encouraged to apply.





Position Summary:



The General Press Agent will direct and lead all press initiatives and promote all of Lincoln Center Theater’s productions and programs. The General Press Agent will oversee the Associate Press Agent, and Press Associate, where applicable.





Responsibilities:



· Develop, execute, and manage LCT’s publicity plans for all productions as well as for the institution at-large



· Maintain credible and long-lasting relationships with members of the press



· Keep up to date on emerging trends in theater, journalism, technology and social media



· Integrate LCT’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility values and commitments in all facets of Press activities



· Cultivate and maintain media contacts in order to generate positive and relevant stories, interviews, and other coverage



· Actively participate on the advertising/marketing/publicity team for every production



· Oversee the archiving of all press clippings, videos, radio/internet, and photo libraries





Position Requirements and Experience:



· At least seven years of experience working in Press or Public Relations, at the associate management or management level



· Demonstrated PR leadership skills and ability to guide the vision and goals of Lincoln Center Theater



· Ability to work collaboratively across all departments, incorporating LCT’s DEI values in every facet of the process



· Outstanding communication skills and ability to convey the organization’s activities with equal clarity to the media and the general public



· Broad knowledge of live performance of all mediums and genres, theater history, American playwrights, and the contemporary theater landscape, both in New York City and regionally



· Institutional theater experience is preferred



· Current member in good standing with the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers (ATPAM) preferred





Compensation:



ATPAM Contract(s) as applicable.





Application Instructions:



Please apply here: https://lct.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=8





Adherence to all applicable New York State, New York City, and CDC public health and safety guidelines will be required of all employees. You must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to be considered for an offer of employment.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.



SALARY

Minimum of $2,633.35/Weekly



UNION: ATPAM
Salary: Minimum: $2,633.35/Weekly