Programming & Marketing Lead

An opportunity to work within the administration team at LSA, programming and developing our Short Courses, as well as marketing and increasing the profile of LSA and our courses.
Leith School of Art is an independent art school with charitable aims. We provide high quality teaching and a supportive environment for students leading to the artistic development of many people each year. Between the range of Year-long and Short Courses, we have around 300 students attending the School each week.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Programming: Collate proposals from tutors for short courses with appropriate lead-in times to successfully market the courses. In consultation with management create a timetable for each programme and confirm dates with LSA tutors and visiting tutors. Write course descriptions and select appropriate images for marketing workshops, summer schools and holiday courses. Marketing: Prepare marketing materials in keeping with the School's current design image, and undertake marketing activities. Source appropriate and relevant advertising opportunities. Coordinate the School's digital and social media presence in consultation with the Year-long Course & Operations Manager and other staff. In consultation with the relevant staff, have an overview of the marketing materials produced for the School, and ensure these are disseminated appropriately. Co-ordinate school visits to promote Foundation Course, in liaison with management and teaching staff. Organise and promote Open Days/Evenings. In consultation with the Year-long Course & Operations Manager, manage the marketing budget for the year. Update the website regularly and work with the wider admin team on larger development projects. Promote LSA Aims and Ethos. LSA Exhibition Space: Programme the Exhibitions throughout the academic year. Prepare contracts for exhibiting artists. Publicise the exhibition and opening event. Organise the installation and take down of the exhibition. Organise the Opening Event. Manage sales of work. Assist and contribute to other LSA exhibitions as required. Reports to: Year-long Course & Operations Manager
Salary: £16,200 pro-rata, £27,000 per annum
Contract: 3 days per week
The deadline is Tuesday 01 October 2024 at 00:00.
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