Theatre Marketing & Social Media Storyteller

UP Theatre is looking for two digital storytellers to promote University of Portland Theatre programming. This role will assist UP Theatre with all marketing efforts to promote mainstage productions (between 4 to 6 a year); 10 hours a week, full academic year commitment. This role includes managing the UP Theatre Tik Tok and Instagram; curating the newsletter via Emma (8-10 a year); graphic design for social media, audition announcements, and other content as needed; film and edit short videos to promote individual shows or the program; writing, editing, and distributing press releases; distributing event posters in the community, assist in assembling the playbill by collecting bios and headshots; collaborating with other student employees and University Staff and partners; and other tasks as needed.

Core Duties

Attend weekly marketing meetings

Attend the scheduled Marketing Day for each UP Theatre mainstage production

Attend one Technical Rehearsal for each UP Theatre mainstage production

Oversee UP Theatre Instagram page

Collaborate with UP Theatre Marketing Team to set weekly schedule of posts

Design, generate, and post promotional content (graphics, photography, and videography) in line with the Marketing schedule and UP Theatre Brand, M-F

Monitor and respond to comments and messages on a daily basis

Update the Profile Bio and LinkTree with updated content and ticket links

Work with Theatre faculty, staff, and students

Perform administrative duties: following, photo tagging, running analytic reports, uploading and archiving digital assets

Oversee UP Theatre TikTok page

Collaborate with UP Theatre Marketing Team to set weekly schedule of posts

Design, generate, and post promotional content (videography) in line with the Marketing schedule and UP Theatre Brand.

Monitor and respond to comments and messages on a daily basis

Update the Profile Bio and LinkTree with updated content and ticket links

Work with Theatre faculty, staff, and students

Perform administrative duties: following, photo tagging, running analytic reports, uploading and archiving digital assets

Solicit, create, and curate content (written, images, video, and audio/podcast) for

UP Theatre production photo shoots (two per production)

URTA Showcase

UP Theatre Roundtables

Fall and Spring Semester Headshots

and more as assigned

Create written copy for the public, newsletter, and playbill

Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential UP Theatre students, alumni, and patrons through social media and newsletters

Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

In-depth curiosity, knowledge, and understanding of marketing techniques

Experience working in Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other graphic design medium

Attendance at UP Theater events

Ability to communicate in written and visual forms with students, faculty, staff, and patrons

Strong writing and proofreading skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Ability to learn new software systems quickly

Preferred Qualifications

Marketing and Arts Administration majors encouraged to apply.

Marketing background and/or social media and branding experience preferred, but not required

Experience with video production and editing preferred, but not required

Experience as a photographer preferred, but not required

Theatrical background and/or understanding of the process of building theatrical productions

Physical Requirements

N/A

Posting Number
Posting Number SE1055-2023

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Estimated Start Date 08/17/2026

Open Date

Open Date 07/20/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/03/2026

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Portfolio

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
recruitment@up.edu

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