Theatre marketing and communications trainee

Theatre marketing and communications trainee

Boundless makes space for young people to create, connect, and lead. We work with 15–25 year olds, co-creating projects that put young voices in charge. Whether it’s taking part or leading the way, we back young people to shape the future of the arts – and beyond. We’re rooted in Croydon and support young creatives across the UK. Whether it’s a project round the corner or global collabs, we show up with curiosity, creativity, and trust.

Our work is grounded in care, and together with young people, we call the world to care more, because we think that’s where real change begins.

Our programme is boundless. What started with plays on stages has grown to involve all kinds of creative projects – from podcasts and music to performances on the phone and through the post. You might catch us in the park mixing tunes on a random Sunday, but you’ll also find us on the front lines of youth‑led change. We’ve produced international festivals, hosted youth summits, and brought radical imagination into schools.

We grow big ideas through Accelerator, our flagship artist development programme, and sow the seeds through our wider ecosystem, Boundless Creative Community. Young people are the experts on young people. Our Advisory Group and Young Leadership roles drive the work, keeping us grounded in listening, advocacy and activism.

Boundless Theatre is offering a paid theatre marketing & communications traineeship – a hands‑on introduction to marketing within a creative, fast‑paced performing arts environment. Working closely with our head of communications, the trainee will support national tour activity for Blue Mist by Mohamed‑Zain Dada and a new Young Company production with Zoo Co. They will gain experience in campaign planning, digital content creation, audience development, and organisational marketing.

Through mentoring, shadowing and practical project work, the trainee will build skills, confidence, and insight into multiple career pathways in arts marketing.

Key activities

• Shadowing the head of communications, learning about the work carried out at different levels of a marketing team from ‘assistant’ to ‘head of’
• Conducting research tasks
• Compiling contacts and lists
• Creating and scheduling social media and email content
• Corresponding with venues and local partners
• Updating websites and digital communications channels
• Attending and observing creative team and campaign meetings
• Participating in regular check‑in sessions to identify areas of interest

What you will learn

• How arts organisations work, including structures, roles and governance
• The different roles in the industry and what pathways are available
• The fundamentals of theatre marketing, including:
  • Campaign planning, budgeting and researching
  • Audience development and outreach strategies
  • Press & PR strategies and delivery
  • Collaborating with venues and local partners
  • Setting up and managing paid media
  • Copywriting and visual identity design
  • Content creation and social media management
  • How to update and maintain website content management systems
  • Sales monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders

What we are looking for

• Enthusiasm for theatre and/or performing and visual arts
• A creative and curious mindset
• Some knowledge of social media platforms is beneficial
• An interest in marketing, communications, or arts administration

Closing date for applications:Saturday 31st January 2026 at 5.00pm

Salary:London Living Wage

Location:London

Duration:6 months

Working hours:3 days per week, hybrid

Step into the world of marketing and communications in a creative arts environment with this entry‑level traineeship. By supporting national tours, creative campaigns, and youth‑led projects, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience to launch your career in arts marketing.