Press Officer

Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals across a range of disciplines, all working together to achieve a common goal: to bring world-class ballet to as many people as possible, wherever they are and whatever their means.

Key Selection Criteria

• Proven experience working as part of a press team, delivering successful press and influencer campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
• Understanding of how social media, influencers and digital content can be used as part of campaigns.
• Experience using press contacts database and media monitoring systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English with strong editing and proof-reading experience.
• Ability to maintain and develop working relationships with media contacts, including national press.
• Passion for the performing arts, and ballet/dance in particular, with a good understanding of arts and culture sector press.

Your main responsibilities as Press Officer will include:

• Work with the Head of Press and Communications to deliver earned media campaigns for ENB’s productions, as well as engagement and digital initiatives beyond the stage.
• Maintain and develop contacts with national and local journalists, media and influencers.
• Research press opportunities for upcoming productions, events, initiatives and key stakeholders.
• Arrange interviews, photocalls, photo opportunities, and publicity events.
• Contribute to the delivery, scheduling and management of influencer activity.
• Write, proofread and distribute press releases, ensuring key messaging is effectively communicated.

17/11/2025

Permanent, Full Time