ACT Contemporary Theatre (ACT) is in the midst of a transformative organizational change as we greatly anticipate and plan for an upcoming merger with Seattle Shakespeare Company, effective July 2025. We are excited to announce this phenomenal opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Director of Marketing & Communications (DMC) to join our dedicated, creative, and collaborative team, at a crucially important time in our shared journey.
The DMC strategically and collaboratively creates the most compelling narrative and branding strategy to support ACT & Seattle Shakespeare. They will build brand and mission awareness for the soon to be merged companies, as of July 2025, drive earned revenue through ticket sales and create strategies to maximize community interest in the groundbreaking work of ACT & Seattle Shakespeare.
The DMC is a visionary and inclusive bridge builder that works diligently to develop an audience as diverse as our larger community by the ability to effectively communicate to all potential patrons via culturally relevant and aware marketing materials, social media platforms, and press strategies. This position leads innovative and talented Marketing and Box Office departments and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and promotion of multiple subscription campaigns, single tickets promotions, and advertising. They meaningfully partner with the Director of Development to ensure that all advertising campaigns, public relations, and messaging fully represent the mission, vision, and values of the organization to our larger community.
The DMC is primarily responsible for reaching earned revenue goals through marketing campaigns and sales strategies. They will maintain a deep understanding of current technologies in marketing and ticketing, as well as the skills to analyze and use data to guide the work of their teams. They are innovative in their engagement efforts by championing the use of digital and new media to foster a culture of experimentation and fast learning, testing a variety of channels, messages, and touchpoints in the customer journey.
This role directly supervises Marketing & Box Office teams, as well as relevant contractors. They support meaningful connections within the organization, notably with the Development and Education departments, to ensure both specific project success and the overall success of this ambitious organization.
The salary for this position is $120,000 annually. The DMC is a hybrid position with 3 days per week onsite. ACT provides comprehensive benefits, including access to medical insurance, with ACT paying 92% of monthly deductible for the HMO plan, dental and vision insurance with employee contribution. Long term and life insurance premiums are fully covered by ACT. We offer 11 paid holidays, access to a 403b plan and $5 downtown parking (except during major conventions), and free tickets to ACT productions. PTO begins at 20 days per year and employees accrue sick time per Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST).
Please see our full job posting at https://www.acttheatre.org/about/work-with-us/. We are delighted to hear from interested applicants!
