Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Company Overview

Centaur Theatre has been Montreal's premier English-language theatre since our founding in 1969. Located in the heart of Old Montreal in a gorgeous 122-year-old Heritage building that first housed the Montreal Stock Exchange, the theatre is renowned for staging high-quality and socially relevant and diverse theatre that reflects the lives, concerns, and talents of Montrealers. At Centaur, we believe theatre serves a vital role in creating a healthy, democratic, and progressive society. By fostering an expansive spirit in artists and audiences alike, we train a fresh lens on the experience of being human.

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Social Media & Communications Coordinator
Centaur Theatre – Montreal’s Premier English-Language Theatre Company

Centaur Theatre is seeking a creative, energetic, organized, and bilingual Social Media & Communications Coordinator to join our dynamic and fast-paced team for the 2025–26 theatre season. If you're passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, and the arts, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Position Overview

As the Social Media & Communications Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping and executing Centaur’s communications strategy. You'll work closely with our PR, Marketing & Sales teams (both internal and external) to craft engaging campaigns and build our online and offline presence and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement Centaur’s social media strategy and calendar.
• Collaborate with the PR, Marketing & Sales teams to support campaign objectives across all platforms.
• Develop strategies and targets for increasing engagement and followers across all platforms.
• Monitor engagement data, marketing performance, and sales trends and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Create compelling written and visual content for social media, e-newsletters, online advertising platforms, and our website.
• Coordinate between various internal and external parties (e.g., graphic designer, copy editor, marketing consultants, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Plan, draft, and distribute newsletters and e-blasts.
• As needed, assist Artistic Director and Artistic Associates with communications-related tasks.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication skills in English and French (both written and oral).
• Strong copywriting skills.
• Working knowledge of key social media platforms, e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, TikTok.
• Creative eye with basic graphic design and video editing skills. Experience with design and editing software, e.g., Photoshop, Canva, CapCut, Adobe, or similar, would be an asset.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and contribute to successful marketing campaigns.
• Demonstrated competence working individually and as part of a team.

Education & Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, e.g. Communications, Marketing, English, French, or Theatre.
• 1–2 years’ experience managing social media and digital communication platforms.
• Previous experience in theatre or the performing arts sector is an asset.

Contract Details

• Contract Duration: September 5, 2025 – May 30, 2026
• Hours: 35 hours/week (at least 28 hours on-site; some remote work possible)
• Compensation: $1,500 - $1,750 biweekly (depending on level of experience)
• Possibility of renewal at the end of the contract term

Interested parties should send their cover letter and CV to Scott Leydon at scott@centaurtheatre.com by 11:59pm, Thursday August 28, 2025.

Selected candidates will be contacted Friday August 29th and interviews will be scheduled for September 1st – 3rd, 2025, with the hope of the new hire beginning their contract ASAP thereafter.