Working at Bell Shakespeare

Staff at Bell Shakespeare enjoy a creative and supportive workplace, that encourages collaboration and inspiration.
 

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will:

• Receive complimentary tickets to all Bell Shakespeare productions
• Receive ongoing professional development
• Be based in a spectacular location at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
• Have the opportunity to work with major performing arts venues, including Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne and Canberra Theatre Centre
• have access to special opportunities and discounts within the arts, as they arise.

Unless otherwise stated in a job description, all staff are based at our headquarters in Sydney, NSW.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and LGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to apply for this position. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.

Current Vacancies

• Marketing Campaigns Coordinator
• Casual Crew

Marketing Campaigns Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Campaigns Coordinator to join our busy Marketing team, and support our mainstage season, lively schedule of talks and events, and wider Bell Shakespeare programs. Bell Shakespeare is a national theatre company and reaches every state and territory across Australia via our productions, events and education programs. 

This is an excellent role for a candidate in the early stages of their marketing career with an interest in the performing arts. It requires a passionate individual who will take ownership of content and administrative tasks and deliver them to a high standard. The Marketing Campaigns Coordinator will support a diverse marketing team working on developing social content and promotional assets for theatre productions, updating the Bell Shakespeare website, monitoring and reporting on the performance of marketing efforts, and assisting with events where necessary. This role will be required to attend some Opening Night functions, and the annual fundraising Gala and therefore, some evening work may be required. 

Who you are:

This role would suit someone who is interested in developing a broad range of key marketing skills, including social media, email communications, and publicity. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time. You will be a creative, detail-oriented self-starter who is personable, collaborative, who rides the latest TikTok trend to create relevant social media content, and will contribute to a positive team culture. 

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will:

• Receive complimentary tickets to all Bell Shakespeare productions
• Receive ongoing professional development
• Be based in a spectacular location at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
• Have the opportunity to work with major performing arts venues, including Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne and Canberra Theatre Centre

To be considered as a successful applicant:

Candidates for this role do NOT require:

• Experience in the arts industry
• A tertiary qualification
• An Australian driver's license
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Candidates for this role require:

Essential Criteria

• At least 2+ years of experience in a marketing or content-focused role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Able to work autonomously and work within a team
• Ability to juggle tasks and manage competing priorities
• Minimum age 18+
• A valid visa with permission to work in Australia for a minimum of 2 years

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Design Suite
• Experience using Wordfly or a similar email CMS
• Experience using Tessitura (ticketing and database) or a similar CRM database
• An interest in the performing arts

Application:

If you are interested in this role, please email your application for the attention of Konrad Ryzak, Marketing and Communications Manager to hr@bellshakespeare.com.au

Download the position description here.

Applications must include:

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter demonstrating how your experience matches the selection criteria in relation to this position.
3. The contact details of two referees who you feel will be able to attest to your suitability for the role. Please note: Referees will be contacted after prior consultation with the candidate.

The Bell Shakespeare Company Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, mature age workers, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ people. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.

The closing date for applications is 10am Monday, 23 March, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marketing and Communications Manager, Konrad Ryzak at konradr@bellshakespeare.com.au.