Marketing Project Manager

The Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and built in London, Ontario. As southwestern Ontario’s premiere producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in Canada, the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists, artisans, and technicians. We are World Curious. London Made.

As a vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the Grand serves to gather, inspire, and entertain audiences in London and beyond. At our home in downtown London, we create productions on two stages: the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Developments Stage (144 seats). The Grand season of theatrical offerings runs from September to May. The Grand is committed to developing and premiering new work and supporting the growth and reach of theatre writers and creators.

A cornerstone of the organization is our place as a teaching theatre, exemplified in our many mentorship programs and highlighted in our annual Grand Theatre High School Project. As one of the only programs of its kind in the country and currently in its twenty-sixth year, the High School Project involves as many as one hundred high school participants annually from schools across the region. These students participate at no cost and take on roles both on stage and off, in a fully realized mainstage production under the direction of a professional creative team.

The Grand Theatre is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapéewak Peoples. We acknowledge with gratitude the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional Indigenous Peoples and of all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America). We are honoured to live, work, and tell stories together on this land.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & RECONCILIATION

The Grand Theatre is committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.  We encourage applicants to review the Grand’s commitments to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation on our website to confirm that your personal and professional values are aligned with this vision, and we invite you to reflect on these commitments in your submission.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Grand Theatre is in search of a brand-conscious and detail-oriented Marketing Project Manager to join its marketing team. The successful candidate will have a passion for live entertainment, an aptitude for visual storytelling and branding, as well as the ability to juggle multiple production timelines simultaneously. 

The Marketing Project Manager will be tasked with ensuring the proper production of marketing documents and collateral (including design, obtaining quotations, and seeing to the distribution of elements produced based on deadlines set), and be a primary point of contact with external marketing suppliers for graphic design, production of advertisements, direct mail and grassroots marketing projects. They will regularly find themselves adapting creative for various outputs, including running point on regular review rounds. The successful candidate has some existing graphic design capability, welcomes feedback on their work, and can interact appropriately with both internal team and external vendors. 
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

House Programs & Other Publications

• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Artistic Administration, and Development teams to create the production schedule, build flat plans, collect content, design, and conduct review rounds for the Grand Theatre’s print and digital programs, and other long-form publications.

 
Creative Production 

• Support all initiatives of the marketing department by heading production/delivery of top-notch creative assets, collateral, and other marketing tools for use in print, digital, out-of-home, and in-home environments.
• Manage production calendar to ensure that marketing materials are ordered, briefed, revised, approved, and distributed in accordance with the overall timeline.
• Create and adapt marketing materials for use across different channels, and support in the editing of working files.
• Be the primary point of contact for external vendors, printers, suppliers, and graphic designers who are engaged by the Grand Theatre to facilitate the projects.

 
Direct Mail

• Run point on Direct Mail campaigns, including creative concepting, design (if needed), receiving quotations, and liaising with vendors.
• Work with external mail house, Canada Post, and Box Office to set, schedule, and execute on the Grand Theatre’s Direct Mail campaigns (including, but not limited to, Season Launch, postcard campaigns, and subscription mailers).

 
Brand Management

• Know the Grand’s (and each production’s) brand guidelines inside-out, and champion them in all creative collaborations. Own, update, and distribute the Grand’s visual style guide to internal colleagues.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate, degree, or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual art, communications, or marketing.
• Proficiency with graphic design software, and particularly Adobe Suite (with an emphasis on InDesign). Canva proficiency a very strong asset.
• Previous experience in the live performing arts or event sector is preferred.
• Experience with publication and marketing asset production processes.
• Experience briefing Agencies of Record in the creation of visual assets.
• Skilled at copywriting/copy-editing with a strong handle on visual composition.
   

Skills and Attributes

• You are creative, focused, and understand the power of visual storytelling.
• You are resilient, and able to receive, interpret, and apply feedback without issue.
• You are observant with a keen attention to detail.
• You are organized and able to juggle multiple projects across overlapping timelines.
• You are highly motivated and energetic; you show initiative and can work independently.
• You can problem-solve under pressure. You are collaborative and willing to ask for help when you need it.
• You meet deadlines, attend to follow-through, and are accountable for your work.
• You can work on-site at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, London ON.
• You can work on a flexible schedule, as occasional evenings and weekend work are part of the job responsibilities.
    

POSITION DETAILS

• This is a full-time, permanent position; start date is (ideally) end of August/beginning of September 2025.
• Salary range is between $52,000-57,000 per annum, commensurate to skills and experience.
• The Grand Theatre offers generous extended health, dental, retirement and complimentary ticket benefits.
• Work hours are a combination of weekday, evenings and weekends but are predominantly Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with flexibility.
• The work environment is predominantly in-person at the Grand Theatre.
• New hires must be legally able to work in Canada, must provide a recent and clear police information check, and must sign on to the theatre’s employee handbook and health & safety policies, which form part of the employment agreement.
   

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio samples by email to:

Lia Karidas, Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy
careers@grandtheatre.com

Subject: Marketing Project Manager 

Applications will be reviewed as received, no later than August 18, 2025.  We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, please note that only those selected for an interview may be contacted.

The Grand Theatre is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible. We welcome applications from qualified individuals that reflect the abilities and diversity of communities we serve. The Grand Theatre will provide accessibility solutions to job applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.