Marketing & Communications Specialist

Join Ensemble Offspring as our Marketing & Comms expert! If you’re a creative storyteller with a flair for digital, social, writing & PR, we want you!

Ensemble Offspring is looking for a Marketing & Communications whizz- someone whose effervescent energy and drive helps to tell our story and keep our online and social media presence strong. We want someone who is super organised and can manage the demands and multitasking requirements of a small arts organisation. You’ll manage day-to-day marketing, communications, and promotions, ensuring our artistic vision shines– from crafting engaging social content to writing compelling campaign copy and building strong media relationships. If you’ve got a zest for creativity and connecting audiences to new Australian music, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is part-time, 3 days per week (2 days in the office, 1 day WFH)

About Ensemble Offspring: Ensemble Offspring is Australia’s leading new music group, standing at the forefront ofmusical innovation. Led by internationally acclaimed percussionist, Claire Edwardes OAM, we unite the country’s most fearless and virtuosic instrumentalists. Together, we create “visceral, joyous music” (Sydney Morning Herald) through kaleidoscopically varied performances that blaze a trail for Australian music.

In 2025, Ensemble Offspring celebrates its 30th birthday. Since forming in 1995, we have commissioned and premiered over 350 new works, solidifying our position as the foremost champions of contemporary music in Australia. At the heart of Ensemble Offspring’s mission is an unwavering commitment to the creation and dissemination of living new music. In particular, we actively promote underrepresented voices including female-identifying, First Nations, and emerging artists. This dedication has earned us the 2022 Classical:NEXT Innovation Award, the 2019 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Group Award, multiple APRA Art Music Awards and two ARIA Award nominations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Marketing & Communications Planning – Develop and execute seasonal marketing plans in alignment with the Strategic Plan, collaborating with key leadership.
• Content Creation & Digital Management – Manage the website (Squarespace), create and proof engaging copy, oversee social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and produce digital assets.
• Event Promotions & Audience Engagement – Drive event marketing, coordinate invitations, audience surveys, and manage ticketing, box office, and Front of House operations for Sydney events.
• Media & PR Relations – Build and maintain media contacts, manage PR activities, oversee printed marketing materials, and liaise with production teams for promotional content.
• Performance Tracking & Fundraising Support – Analyse marketing data for insights, manage databases, and contribute to grant applications and fundraising campaigns.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Strong Communication & Digital Expertise – Exceptional verbal and written skills, with experience in website management (Squarespace, SEO), social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and MailChimp communications.
• Stakeholder & Project Management – Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, manage relationships, and coordinate marketing efforts within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
• Organisation & Industry Experience – Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a small team. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or 2-3 years of marketing experience in an Arts/NFP organisation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates should submit an application via email to sonia@ensembleoffspring.com  Please include a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and a current Resume (max. 2 pages).

Submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity. We are reviewing applications as they come in and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. 

If you have any questions about the role contact Sonia de Freitas (General Manager) viaemail sonia@ensembleoffspring.com

For more information on the position visit: https://www.ensembleoffspring.com/work-with-us