Audience Engagement Executive

Bell Shakespeare is seeking an Audience Engagement Executive to grow audiences, deliver public programs, and enhance connections with our community.

Sydney Based

Full Time

• Exciting opportunity to join a leading performing arts organisation
• Small, dynamic and dedicated team

Bell Shakespeare is one of Australia’s foremost theatre companies. Established in 1990 by John Bell AO, the Company was created to present Shakespeare’s work in ways that are meaningful and accessible to Australians of all backgrounds and locations. A national theatre company, Bell Shakespeare tours to theatres, schools and communities in every state and territory annually.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audience Engagement Executive to join the Company’s Marketing team. The Audience Engagement Executive is responsible for driving audience growth and deepening engagement with Bell Shakespeare, delivering targeted audience development strategies, engaging public programs, and key marketing and development initiatives to enhance audience experience and strengthen connections with supporters and stakeholders. The role is a key part of the Marketing team and reports to the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Who you are

The successful applicant will be a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in audience development and engagement, marketing, or public programs. They will have the ability to analyse audience data to inform strategies, strong project management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A passion for delivering exceptional audience experiences and the ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment will be key to success in this role.

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will

• Receive complimentary tickets to Bell Shakespeare productions
• Receive ongoing professional development
• Be based in a spectacular location at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct

To be considered as a successful applicant we require

Essential Criteria

• Experience in audience engagement, marketing, or communications
• Ability to analyse audience data to inform strategies
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Event/public program planning and delivery experience
• Project management experience, including budgeting
• Proficiency in databases, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate in teams
• Problem solving and process improvement skills
• Organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Desirable Criteria

• Passion for the arts and audience experience
• Experience managing stakeholders and partnerships
• Experience using Tessitura (ticketing and database) or similar CRM database
• Content development experience, including video
• Appropriate tertiary qualification

Download the position description from the Bell Shakespeare website.

Application

If you are interested in the role, please send your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria, marked to the attention of Sally Buckingham, Marketing & Communications Manager to hr@bellshakespeare.com.au by COB 9 April 2025.

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.

Bell Shakespeare is an inclusive employer and recognises everyone is unique. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t meet all the criteria outlined in the position description, please get in touch.