Public Relations Manager (Temporary)
The Public Theater was founded in 1954 on the principles that theater is an essential cultural force and that art
and culture belong to everyone. The Public is seeking a savvy, strategic, and collaborative public relations
professional to join its Communications Team in 2022 to amplify the stories of the theater’s artists, productions,
programs, and mission through innovative and skillfully planned public relations campaigns.
Reporting to the Director of Public Relations, the Temporary Public Relations Manager will build and maintain
relationships with key reporters across the media, develop captivating narratives and pitches for a wide array of
productions and programs, collaborate closely with colleagues and artists across the organization, and support
the continued development of the PR team through innovative thinking and some departmental duties. This is a
temporary position to cover parental leave from January-December 2022.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies and objectives for Public Theater
productions and programs, including Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater.
• Collaborate with Digital Engagement and Marketing teams to ensure process, strategy, and messaging
alignment across all communications touchpoints.
Specific Tasks Include:
• Draft and distribute compelling pitches and press releases to garner press coverage in local and national
press across mediums.
• Coordinate and staff interviews, including off-sites, and track press coverage for productions and
programs.
• Draft talking points, memos, and other materials as needed to help prepare spokespeople for interviews
and for external stakeholders.
• Support execution of press nights, special events, rehearsal and production photo calls, and video shoots.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and support institutional media relations strategy.
• Serve as primary liaison with executive leadership, alumni, celebrities, and key stakeholders for opening
nights and special events.
• Manage awards season process with artists and voters and coordinate details for nominee receptions and
awards ceremonies.
• Arrange journalists’ tickets with the Box Office and distribute them to contacts.
• Support departmental budget process and perform additional duties as assigned, alongside Associate PR
Manager.
Required Competencies:
• 3-5 years of experience working in public or media relations in theater or culture sector is required
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of anti-racism principles and practices coupled with dedication to furthering how public
relations and communications can contribute to this work
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects under pressure, in a
fast-paced environment